Surgical reduction of the levator hiatus with a puborectalis sling

V. Wong, K. Shek, O. Daly, J. Pardey, A. Korda, C. Benness, H. Dietz

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[Female pelvic organ prolapse (FPOP) has been shown to be strongly associated with levator avulsion and excessive levator hiatal distensibility (1). A larger hiatus seems to be a risk factor for FPOP recurrence(2). Thus, reducing the size of the levator hiatus may enhance cure rates after FPOP surgery.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAUGS/IUGA Scientic Meeting: Abstracts of 2014 American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) and the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) Joint Annual Scientific Meeting, July 22-26, 2014, Washington, DC, USA
    PublisherAUGS/IUGA
    Number of pages2
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    EventAmerican Urological Association. Meeting -
    Duration: 1 Jan 2014 → …

    Conference

    ConferenceAmerican Urological Association. Meeting
    Period1/01/14 → …

    Keywords

    • pelvic organ prolapse
    • levator ani
    • ultrasound
    • surgery
    • puborectalis sling
    • mesh

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