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Genital prolapse during pregnancy

R B Kurzel, D H Nichols

    The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Genital prolapse during pregnancy is rare, especially with congenital urogenital defects. Surgical correction was successful, but potential complications like pudendal nerve injury were noted.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urogynecology
    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Surgical Case Report

    Background:

    • Genital prolapse, particularly uterine procidentia, is uncommon during pregnancy.
    • Congenital urogenital anomalies can predispose individuals to pelvic floor dysfunction.
    • Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect connective tissue integrity.

    Observation:

    • A pregnant patient with multiple congenital urogenital defects presented with severe genital prolapse (procidentia).
    • The prolapse was hypothesized to stem from a congenitally defective pelvis and pregnancy-induced connective tissue changes.
    • The patient underwent surgical management for the prolapse.

    Findings:

    • Successful surgical correction of procidentia was achieved through vaginal hysterectomy, anterior and posterior colporrhaphy, and sacrospinous fixation.
    • The case highlights the successful management of a rare obstetric and gynecologic complication.
    • Pudendal nerve injury is identified as a potential, albeit rare, complication of sacrospinous fixation.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering pelvic floor integrity in pregnant patients with congenital urogenital anomalies.
    • It demonstrates the feasibility and success of surgical prolapse repair during pregnancy.
    • Awareness of potential complications like pudendal nerve injury is crucial for surgical planning and patient counseling.

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