Obstet Gynecol Sci.  2018 Jul;61(4):505-508. 10.5468/ogs.2018.61.4.505.

Correlation between the posterior vaginal wall and apex in pelvic organ prolapse

• Lee MH
• Kim BH
• Na ED
• Jang JH
• Kim HC

• KMID: 2439724
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/ogs.2018.61.4.505

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
The aim of our study is to reveal the correlation between the posterior vaginal wall and apex in pelvic organ prolapse.
METHODS
We retrospectively reviewed the records of all new patient visits to a urogynecology clinic between January 2013 and December 2015.
RESULTS
Four hundred five cases were enrolled in our study. When all POP stages were included, the Bp (pelvic organ prolapse quantification point) had a moderate correlation with the C (Pearson's r=0.419; P < 0.001). Cases where Bp was stage 3 and above presented strong positive correlations with C (Spearman's ρ=0.783; P < 0.001). Cases where C was stage 3 and above presented also strong positive correlations with Bp (Spearman's ρ=0.718; P < 0.001).
CONCLUSION
Posterior vaginal wall prolapse and apical prolapse were correlated with each other, and this correlation was more prominent as stage increased. Therefore, when admitting a patient suspected of posterior vaginal wall prolapse or apical prolapse, it is necessary to evaluate both conditions. Especially in cases more severe or equal to stage 3, it is a must to suspect both conditions as the 2 are strongly correlated.

Keyword

Pelvic organ prolapse; Vagina; Cystocele; Uterine prolapse; Rectocele

MeSH Terms

Cystocele
Humans
Pelvic Organ Prolapse*
Prolapse
Rectocele
Retrospective Studies
Uterine Prolapse
Vagina

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