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Preferred term

Pelvic Organ Prolapse  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Abnormal descent of a pelvic organ resulting in the protrusion of the organ beyond its normal anatomical confines. Symptoms often include vaginal discomfort, DYSPAREUNIA; URINARY STRESS INCONTINENCE; and FECAL INCONTINENCE. Prolapse of vaginal apex post hysterectomy.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Urogenital Prolapse

In other languages

  • French

  • Descente d'organe pelvien
  • Prolapsus uro-génital
  • Prolapsus uro-génitaux
  • Prolapsus urogénital
  • Prolapsus urogénitaux

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DRMX8VLV-7

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