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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 6/2006

01-11-2006 | Current Opinion/Update

The retroverted uterus: ignored to date but core to prolapse

Author: Bernard T. Haylen

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 6/2006

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Abstract

The retroverted uterus has been largely ignored in urogynaecological research to date. The prevalence of the retroverted uterus is 79% more common in the urogynaecological patient population (34%) than in the general gynaecological population (19%). Its diagnosis requires the use of (a) transvaginal ultrasound with (b) an empty bladder. Recent data demonstrate that the prevalence of grade 2–4 uterine prolapse for a retroverted uterus is 4.5 times that for an anteverted uterus. Alternatively, 69% grade 2–4 uterine prolapse involves the retroverted uterus. The retroverted uterus, when diagnosed by transvaginal ultrasound (bladder empty), is far more common in urogynecology patients due to their higher incidence of prolapse.
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Metadata
Title
The retroverted uterus: ignored to date but core to prolapse
Author
Bernard T. Haylen
Publication date
01-11-2006
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 6/2006
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-005-0051-0

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