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Clinical Evaluation and Diagnostic Tools in Women with Prolapse

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Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Part of the book series: Urodynamics, Neurourology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions ((UNPFD))

Abstract

A complete evaluation of pelvic organ prolapse needs the investigation of general, gynecological, and obstetric history, the inquiry of the presence of concomitant lower urinary tract symptoms, and a careful physical and instrumental examination.

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    Family history

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    Past medical history

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    Present medical history

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    Physical examination and POP quantification

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    Imaging and instrumental examination

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  1. Department of Woman, Child and General and Specialistic Surgery, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Caserta, Italy

    Fabio Del Deo, Antonio Grimaldi & Marco Torella

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Del Deo, F., Grimaldi, A., Torella, M. (2018). Clinical Evaluation and Diagnostic Tools in Women with Prolapse. In: Li Marzi, V., Serati, M. (eds) Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Urodynamics, Neurourology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59195-7_4

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