Functional: Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Difference between revisions
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* '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Categorized according to the affected compartment (3):</span>''' | * '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Categorized according to the affected compartment (3):</span>''' | ||
*# '''Anterior compartment prolapse: weakness of the anterior vaginal wall often associated with the descent of the bladder (cystocele)''' | *# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Anterior compartment prolapse: weakness of the anterior vaginal wall often associated with the descent of the bladder (cystocele)</span>'''' | ||
*# '''Posterior compartment prolapse: weakness of the posterior vaginal segment often associated with bulging of the rectum into the vagina (rectocele) but can include the small intestine (enterocele).''' | *# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Posterior compartment prolapse: weakness of the posterior vaginal segment often associated with bulging of the rectum into the vagina (rectocele) but can include the small intestine (enterocele).</span>'''' | ||
*# '''Apical prolapse: descent of the uterus, cervix, (or in the posthysterectomy patient, the vaginal cuff), vaginal vault, and/or the bowel (enterocele) at the top of the vagina''' | *# '''<span style="color:#ff0000">Apical prolapse: descent of the uterus, cervix, (or in the posthysterectomy patient, the vaginal cuff), vaginal vault, and/or the bowel (enterocele) at the top of the vagina</span>'''' | ||
*#* Enterocele is a true hernia of the intestines into the vaginal wall. | *#* Enterocele is a true hernia of the intestines into the vaginal wall. | ||
* '''Prolapse occurs most frequently in the anterior compartment, followed by the posterior compartment, and least commonly in the apex''' | * '''Prolapse occurs most frequently in the anterior compartment, followed by the posterior compartment, and least commonly in the apex''' | ||