Surgical interventions for uterine prolapse and for vault prolapse: the two VUE RCTs

Uterine and Vaginal Vault Prolapse

Transvaginal Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Stage III and Stage IV Uterovaginal and Vault Prolapse

The result of transvaginal sacrospinous ligament fixation technique, as part of the vaginal repair procedure for massive uterovaginal (Pelvic Organ Prolapse stage III and stage IV and vault prolapse) is evaluated. A total of 32 women were included in the present case series. Marked uterovaginal prolapse was present in 28 women and four had vault prolapse following hysterectomy. Patients with va...

Surgical Treatment of Uterine Prolapse in a Mare: Clinical Report

Case Description- A 6-year-old mare suffering from uterine prolapsed was presented to the veterinary clinic. The uterus was prolapsed 4 hours following a normal foaling. Clinical Findings- Initial evaluations of the uterus revealed that prolapsed part of uterus (about 60 centimeters) was congested but its endometrial tissue was seen viable. ...

Management of vault prolapse

Definition Vaginal vault prolapse is defined as descent of the vaginal cuff below a point that is 2 cm less than the total vaginal length above the plane of the hymen. Or simply, the uppermost part of the vagina descends from its normal position, sometimes out through the vaginal opening. Uterovaginal prolapse has been described as an entity as early as 1550 BC in ancient Egyptian literature an...

Vaginal Vault Prolapse

Introduction. Vaginal vault prolapse is a common complication following vaginal hysterectomy with negative impact on women's quality of life due to associated urinary, anorectal and sexual dysfunction. A clear understanding of the supporting mechanism for the uterus and vagina is important in making the right choice of corrective procedure. Management should be individualised, taking into consi...