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https://read.qxmd.com/read/38536803/electromyographic-activity-of-pelvic-floor-muscles-in-different-positions-during-the-use-an-innovative-vaginal-educator-cross-sectional-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Natália de Souza Duarte, Yury Souza De Azevedo, Emilly Cássia Soares Furtado, Lorena Jarid Freire De Araújo, Rayanne Mesquita Bendelack, Cibele Nazaré Câmara Rodrigues, Nazete Dos Santos Araujo, Pablo Fabiano Moura das Neves, Ana Clara Nunes Soares, Rayana Carvalho Barros, Tainah Lacerda Santos, Erica Feio Carneiro Nunes, Elizabeth Alves Gonçalves Ferreira, Bianca Callegari, João Simão de Melo-Neto
The pelvic floor requires an integrated anatomical structure owing to its multiple functions. Therefore, it is necessary to study methods for improving muscle recruitment during training. This study aimed to analyze the effect of using an innovative vaginal trainer on the bioelectrical activity of the pelvic floor muscles. Pelvic positioning and interference factors, such as age, childbirth, sexual activity, urinary incontinence, and menopause, were also analyzed. A cross-sectional study assessed 30 women using an evaluation form, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form, and surface electromyography...
2024: PloS One
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38534129/pulmonary-thromboemboli-due-to-leiomyoma
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Julita Gongolli, Anna Vanderschaegen, Shannon Renfrow, Kimberly D Collins, Joseph A Prahlow
Uterine leiomyomas are the most common pelvic tumor in women and the most frequent indication for hysterectomy. Although benign lesions, leiomyomas can cause dysfunctional uterine bleeding, pelvic pain or discomfort, infertility, and spontaneous abortion. Despite the fact that uterine leiomyomas can result in a significant amount of morbidity, it is relatively rare for these common tumors to lead to death. Here we present a case of fatal pulmonary thromboembolism that occurred due to pelvic vein thrombosis in the setting of leiomyomas...
March 27, 2024: American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38532592/-application-value-of-laparoscopic-double-stapler-firings-and-double-stapling-technique-combined-with-rectal-eversion-and-total-extra-abdominal-resection-in-the-sphincter-preserving-resection-of-low-rectal-cancer
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
H Liang, K Q Wu, Q W Fan, W Zheng, H Zhang, J W Bai, J M Li, J Q Chen, C Zhang
Objectives: To investigate the application value of laparoscopic double stapler firings and double stapling technique combined with rectal eversion and total extra-abdominal resection (LDER) in the anal preservation treatment of low rectal cancer. Methods: Inclusion criteria: (1) age was 18-70; (2) the distance of the lower tumor edge from the anal verge was 4-5 cm; (3) primary tumor with a diameter ≤3 cm; (4) preoperative staging of T1~2N1~2M0; (5) "difficult pelvis", defined as ischial tuberosity diameter<10 cm or body mass index>25 kg/m2 ; (6) patients with strong intention for sphincter preservation; (7) no preoperative treatment (e...
March 25, 2024: Zhonghua Wei Chang Wai Ke za Zhi, Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38531152/a-literature-review-of-biomechanical-studies-on-physiological-and-pathological-sacroiliac-joints-articular-surface-structure-joint-motion-dysfunction-and-treatments
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Ryota Toyohara, Toshiro Ohashi
BACKGROUND: Sacroiliac joints are affected by mechanical environments; the joints are formed under mechanical stimulation, receive impact of walking between the upper and lower parts of the bodies and can be a cause of pain due to non-physiological loads. However, there are so far very few studies that reviewed biomechanics of physiological and pathological sacroiliac joints. This review article aims to describe the current sacroiliac joint biomechanics. METHODS: Previous original papers have been summarized based on three categories: articular surface structure, sacroiliac joint motion and sacroiliac joint dysfunction and treatments...
March 21, 2024: Clinical Biomechanics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38523905/extracorporeal-shockwave-therapy-of-the-perineum-for-male-patients-with-chronic-pelvic-pain-syndrome-a-pilot-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Joe K C Lee, Terence Y X Law, Liang Shen, Gregory X W Pek, Qi Y Lim, Yi Q Tan, Jun Y Chia, Man K Li
BACKGROUND: Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a complex condition that is often difficult to treat and may sometimes require a multidisciplinary team. Among the wide array of treatment options is extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT). However, its role in CPPS remains controversial. The purpose of our study is to assess the efficacy and safety of ESWT of the perineum in male patients with CPPS. METHODS: Fourteen patients aged between 21 and 85 years were recruited in this single-center, single-arm prospective trial from October 2018 to October 2020...
March 2024: Prostate International
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38523483/an-estimation-of-the-biomechanical-properties-of-the-continent-and-incontinent-woman-bladder-via-inverse-finite-element-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Maria Elisabete Teixeira da Silva, Fábio André Teixeira Pinheiro, Nuno Miguel Ferreira, Fernanda Sofia Quintela da Silva Brandão, Pedro Alexandre Lopes de Sousa Martins, Marco Paulo Lages Parente, Maria Teresa da Quinta E Costa Mascarenhas Saraiva, António Augusto Fernandes, Renato Manuel Natal Jorge
Stress urinary incontinence often results from pelvic support structures' weakening or damage. This dysfunction is related to direct injury of the pelvic organ's muscular, ligamentous or connective tissue structures due to aging, vaginal delivery or increase of the intra-abdominal pressure, for example, defecation or due to obesity. Mechanical changes alter the soft tissues' microstructural composition and therefore may affect their biomechanical properties. This study focuses on adapting an inverse finite element analysis to estimate the in vivo bladder's biomechanical properties of two groups of women (continent group (G1) and incontinent group (G2))...
March 25, 2024: Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38523161/systematic-review-and-meta-analysis-of-the-prevalence-of-levator-ani-avulsion-with-obstetric-anal-sphincter-injury-and-its-effects-on-pelvic-floor-dysfunction
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REVIEW
Zohra Amin, Ahmed Khairy El-Naggar, Ifeoma Offiah, Anupreet Dua, Robert Freeman
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: The objective was to evaluate the prevalence of levator ani avulsion (LAA) among primiparous women with obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) and how this association could affect future pelvic floor dysfunction. METHODS: Three electronic databases (MEDLINE/PubMed/EMBASE) were searched in December 2018 and again in October 2022. Nine full-text articles were included in the analysis. The exclusion criteria were language other than English, studies not based on primiparous women only, conference abstracts, and evaluation without ultrasound or MRI...
March 25, 2024: International Urogynecology Journal
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38520608/research-advances-in-stem-cell-therapy-for-erectile-dysfunction
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REVIEW
Wei Wang, Ying Liu, Zuo-Bin Zhu, Kun Pang, Jing-Kai Wang, Jun Gu, Zhen-Bei Li, Jian Wang, Zhen-Duo Shi, Cong-Hui Han
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common clinical condition that mainly affects men aged over 40 years. Various causes contribute to the progression of ED, including pelvic nerve injury, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, age, Peyronie's disease, smoking, and psychological disorders. Current treatments for ED are limited to symptom relief and do not address the root cause. Stem cells, with their powerful ability to proliferate and differentiate, are a promising approach for the treatment of male ED and are gradually gaining widespread attention...
March 23, 2024: BioDrugs: Clinical Immunotherapeutics, Biopharmaceuticals and Gene Therapy
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38520441/exercise-position-to-improve-synergy-between-the-diaphragm-and-pelvic-floor-muscles-in-women-with-pelvic-floor-dysfunction-a-cross-sectional-study
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Damla Korkmaz Dayican, Irem Keser, Ozge Celiker Tosun, Onur Yavuz, Gokhan Tosun, Sefa Kurt, Melda Baser Secer
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the synergy between the diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles (PFM) according to different exercise positions in women with pelvic floor dysfunction. Our secondary aim was to determine the short-term effects of single-week pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) program on diaphragmatic function. METHODS: The cross-sectional study included 64 women with pelvic floor dysfunction. The participants' diaphragm and abdominal muscle functions during voluntary PFM contraction and relaxation were assessed by surface electromyography and ultrasonography...
March 23, 2024: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38517579/figure-it-out-on-your-own-a-mixed-method-study-on-pelvic-health-survivorship-care-after-gynecologic-cancer-treatments
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Stéphanie Bernard, Ericka Wiebe, Alexandra Waters, Sabrina Selmani, Jill Turner, Sinéad Dufour, Puneeta Tandon, Donna Pepin, Margaret L McNeely
PURPOSE: Pelvic health issues after treatment for gynecological cancer are common. Due to challenges in accessing physiotherapy services, exploring virtual pelvic healthcare is essential. This study aims to understand needs, preferences, barriers, and facilitators for a virtual pelvic healthcare program for gynecological cancer survivors. METHODS: A multi-center, sequential mixed-methods study was conducted. An anonymous online survey (N=50) gathered quantitative data on pelvic health knowledge, opportunities, and motivation...
March 22, 2024: Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38517279/pelvic-floor-dysfunction-among-persons-with-marfan-and-loeys-dietz-syndrome
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Cydni Akesson, Elliott G Richards, Meng Yao, James Ross, Josephine Grima, Lauren May, Gustavo Roversi, Cecile A Ferrando
IMPORTANCE: Connective tissue disorders are proposed in the literature to be predisposing risk factors for pelvic floor disorders. Prior data characterizing the prevalence of and symptom burden related to pelvic floor disorders are limited for individuals with Marfan syndrome and are nonexistent for those with Loeys-Dietz syndrome. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and severity of symptoms related to pelvic floor disorders among individuals with Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome using the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 (PFDI-20)...
March 18, 2024: Urogynecology (Phila)
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38515245/psychosexological-correlates-of-372-women-with-vulvodynia-overactive-pelvic-floor-postcoital-cystitis-and-interstitial-cystitis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Noemi Ricucci, Elena Colonnello, Erika Limoncin, Daniele Mollaioli, Andrea Sansone, Emmanuele A Jannini, Giacomo Ciocca
BACKGROUND: Among the plethora of urogynecological conditions possibly affecting women, some of them, less explored, have significant impacts on sexological and psychological health, with a mutual influence. AIM: The aim of this study was to investigate the sexological and psychological correlates of four urogynecological pathologies in a sample of women of childbearing age: overactive pelvic floor, vulvodynia, postcoital cystitis, and interstitial cystitis. Women cured of these conditions were also included, to assess the same aspects after the remission of physical symptoms...
March 21, 2024: Journal of Sexual Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38509840/puerarin-loaded-electrospun-patches-with-anti-inflammatory-and-pro-collagen-synthesis-properties-for-pelvic-floor-reconstruction
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Di Zhang, Dong Xu, Xiaobo Huang, Yingqi Wei, Fuxin Tang, Xiusen Qin, Weiwen Liang, Zhongping Liang, Lin Jin, Hui Wang, Huaiming Wang
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is one of the most common pelvic floor dysfunction disorders worldwide. The weakening of pelvic connective tissues initiated by excessive collagen degradation is a leading cause of POP. However, the patches currently used in the clinic trigger an unfavorable inflammatory response, which often leads to implantation failure and the inability to simultaneously reverse progressive collagen degradation. Therefore, to overcome the present challenges, a new strategy is applied by introducing puerarin (Pue) into poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA) using electrospinning technology...
March 21, 2024: Advanced Science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38508858/treatment-of-women-with-vaginal-laxity-systematic-review-with-meta-analysis
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Glaucia Miranda Varella Pereira, Rufus Cartwright, Cássia Raquel Teatin Juliato, Claudine Domoney, Cheryl B Iglesia, Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito
BACKGROUND: Despite several treatments that have been used for women reporting vaginal laxity (VL), to our knowledge no systematic review is available on the topic so far. AIM: In this study, we sought to summarize the best available evidence about the efficacy and safety of interventions for treating VL, whether conservative or surgical. METHODS: A comprehensive search strategy was performed in Medline, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library for reports of clinical trials published from database inception to September 2022...
March 20, 2024: Journal of Sexual Medicine
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38506479/quantitative-tools-to-assess-pelvic-floor-muscle-function-systematic-review
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Dominika Michalik, Urszula Herman, Klaudia Stangel-Wojcikiewicz
OBJECTIVES: Urinary incontinence is pelvic floor muscles dysfunction, most often caused by a weakening of their strength. There are no guidelines on how to evaluate pelvic floor muscle function. Palpation is the most popular method of assessing pelvic floor muscle function, but it is subjective. The aim of the study was to review the objective methods used in the assessment of pelvic floor muscle function in women with urinary incontinence. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A systematic literature review of the PubMed database was performed using the following keywords: ["Pelvic Floor" (mh)] AND [("Pelvic Floor Disorders" (mh)] OR ["Urinary Incontinence" (mh)]...
March 20, 2024: Ginekologia Polska
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38505155/redo-inferior-pubectomy-for-failed-anastomotic-urethroplasty-in-pelvic-fracture-urethral-injury
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Lin Wang, Wenxiong Song, Xufeng Peng, Rong Lyu, Jijian Wang, Chongrui Jin, Chao Feng, Xiangguo Lyu, Yinglong Sa, Yidong Liu
OBJECTIVES: To assess the effect of redo inferior pubectomy on the management of complicated pelvic fracture urethral injury (PFUI) in patients with a history of failed anastomotic urethroplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed all patients receiving redo anastomotic urethroplasty with redo inferior pubectomy for failed PFUI between January 2010 and December 2021. Patients with incomplete data and those who were lost to follow-up were excluded...
March 2024: Current Urology
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38501623/comparison-of-abdominal-exercises-and-neuromuscular-electrical-stimulation-on-diastasis-recti-abdominis-muscle-in-postnatal-females-with-caesarean-section
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JOURNAL ARTICLE
Sh Tadmare, G Bhatnagar, R Kamble, Sh Phad, K Landge, V Pawadshetty
The separation of the two rectus abdominis muscles along the linea alba is termed diastasis of recti abdominis muscles (DRAM). DRAM is a common health problem in people that are both pregnant and postpartum. With a 100% frequency at gestational week 35, it is extremely frequent during pregnancy. Control and function of the trunk are greatly influenced by the musculature of the abdomen. The existence, extent, and duration of DRAM have been connected to low back and pelvic discomfort however the relationship is not conclusive...
January 2024: Georgian Medical News
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38500919/human-herpesvirus-8-hhv-8-positive-human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv-negative-multicentric-castleman-disease-with-a-fulminant-course
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Maria Teresa Brito, Ana Filipa Amador, Ricardo Moço Coutinho, Ana Ribeiro, Jorge S Almeida
Multicentric Castleman disease (MCD) is a poorly understood, heterogeneous lymphoproliferative disorder with benign hyperplastic lymph nodes and systemic inflammatory symptoms. Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) may be associated with MCD, whether or not the patient is infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A 74-year-old man presented with anaemia, thrombocytopenia and bilateral axillary adenomegaly of unknown origin. The patient was admitted to the hospital two years ago with clinical signs of weight loss, asthenia, anorexia and a maculopapular rash on the trunk and back...
February 2024: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38496183/a-narrative-review-on-the-viability-of-osteopathic-manipulative-medicine-in-treating-irritable-bowel-syndrome-with-constipation-ibs-c
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Mahi Basra, Hemangi Patel, Alison Stern-Harbutte, David Lee, Randal K Gregg, Holly B Waters, Anna K Potter
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain and alterations in bowel habits, with global prevalence. The etiology of the disease is likely multifactorial; however, autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction and immune-mediated inflammation may contribute the most to the hallmark symptoms of abdominal pain and altered motility of the gut. Current pharmacological therapies operate to modulate intestinal transit, alter the composition of the gut flora and control pain...
February 2024: Curēus
https://read.qxmd.com/read/38484617/postpartum-care-clinical-considerations-for-improving-genital-and-sexual-health
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REVIEW
Alessandra Graziottin, Nicoletta Di Simone, Alice Guarano
The postpartum period encompasses the biological and psychoaffective transition to motherhood. However, it remains a most neglected phase in a woman's life. Furthermore, the transition to parenthood is a critical and potentially disrupting factor in a couple's relationship, which can be complicated by undiagnosed biological and psychosexual difficulties. Lack of recognition of the many biological and medical factors that can affect women's health and sexuality in the postpartum period is a common and persistent clinical omission worldwide...
February 21, 2024: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology
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