The natural history of levator avulsion one year following childbirth: a prospective study

Volume: 122, Issue: 9, Pages: 1266 - 1273
Published: Dec 17, 2014
Abstract
Objective To explore the natural history of levator avulsion in primipara 1 year postpartum and correlate this to pelvic floor dysfunction ( PFD ). Design Observational longitudinal cohort study. Setting District General University Hospital. Population or sample Nullipara at 36 weeks of gestation, 3 months and 1 year postpartum. Methods Validated methods assessed muscle strength, prolapse, ultrasound measurements of levator hiatus and avulsion,...
Paper Details
Title
The natural history of levator avulsion one year following childbirth: a prospective study
Published Date
Dec 17, 2014
Volume
122
Issue
9
Pages
1266 - 1273
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