A transvaginal approach to repair of apical and other associated sites of pelvic organ prolapse with uterosacral ligaments

Article Abstract:

Pelvic organ prolapse can be surgically treated through the vagina, but it requires careful consideration of all support defects and the use of existing connective tissue. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when pelvic organs are not properly supported and shift out of their normal positions.

Surgery, Prolapse

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Distribution and immunohistochemical characterization of primary afferent neurons innervating the levator ani muscle of the female squirrel monkey

Article Abstract:

The neurofilament and neurochemical composition of subpopulations of primary afferent neurons innervating the levator ani muscle by combining retrograde tracing and triple labeling immunofluorescence in the female squirrel monkey is examined. Results reveal that the levator ani muscle is innervated by large proprioceptive neurons and by a substantial number of small, peptidergic and nonpeptidergic neurons with nociceptive and nonnociceptive functions, thus providing baseline phenotypic characterization studies examining alterations on nerve damage.

United States, Science & research, Research, Causes of, Risk factors, Physiological aspects, Neurons

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The squirrel monkey as an animal model of pelvic relaxation: an evaluation of a large breeding colony

Article Abstract:

Pelvic relaxation and loss of pelvic support may increase with age and number of children delivered vaginally. Researchers analyzed the pelvic structures of 160 adult female squirrel monkeys of various ages and with numbers of offspring from 0 to 10. Pelvic support was found to diminish with increasing numbers of offspring, and was especially evident among monkeys who had had five or more offspring. Birth trauma resulting from a larger than average infant or failure of labor to progress was associated with pelvic relaxation. Monkeys with a pronounced lack of vaginal support were more likely to have scars on the perineum and vulva. The squirrel monkey may be useful as a model for comparison to human females in terms of the effects of age and childbearing on pelvic anatomy.

Health aspects, Abnormalities, Squirrel monkeys

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