Attachment of the rectovaginal septum to the pelvic sidewall

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There is a well-defined line along the pelvic wall to which the rectovaginal fascia attach, according to doctors who analyzed this anatomical connection in the pelvis of 10 female cadavers. These fascia support the rectum, and the existence of an anatomical attachment point will help surgeons correct a detachment of the fascia that causes rectal prolapse.

Author: Cundiff, Geoffrey W., Buller, Jerome L., Thompson, Jason R., Leffler, Kenneth S., Burrows, Lara J., Ybarra, Miguel A. Schon
Physiological aspects, Rectum, Rectal prolapse

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Prevalence of perioperative complications among women undergoing reconstructive pelvic surgery

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Almost half of all women who have reconstructive pelvic surgery will develop complications, according to a study of 100 women. Thirteen complications occurred during surgery and 33 occurred postoperatively. The number of procedures and loss of blood were risk factors for a surgical complication.

Author: Cundiff, Geoffrey W., Lambrou, Nicholas C., Buller, Jerome L., Thompson, Jason R., Chou, Betty, Montz, Fredrick J.
Women, Complications and side effects, Surgery, Postoperative complications

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Chronic urinary retention and pelvic floor hypertonocity after surgery for endometriosis: A case series

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A study to evaluate 4 cases of chronic urinary retention and pelvic floor muscle spasms after surgery for endometriosis is presented. It is concluded that extensive endometriosis surgery may pose a risk for postoperative bladder dysfunction and pelvic floor muscle spasm.

Author: Buller, Jerome L., Fischer, John R., Gehrich, Alan P., Aseff, John N., Iglesia, Cheryl B.
United States, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Case studies, Endometriosis, Urine, Urinary retention

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Subjects list: Pelvis
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