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Published on: April 17, 2019
Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Azadeh Nazemi1, Katherine Shapiro1, Shavy Nagpal1
1Department of Urology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine New York, NY, USA.
Abstract:
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a hereditary tissue and collagen synthesis disorder that can predispose patients to gynecologic and obstetric complications. Female patients often suffer from bothersome pelvic floor disorders, but due to the medical complexity of EDS, special considerations are needed for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and associated incontinence. In this paper, we present three unique cases of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in EDS patients and delve deeper into the multidisciplinary approach involving urogynecology, rheumatology, physiatry, gastroenterology, and anesthesiology required to appropriately manage this condition.
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