Quantitative electromyographic analysis of levator ani and external anal spincter muscles of nulliparous women
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Electromyography can be used to measure the strength of the levator ani and external spinctor muscles in women. These muscles are involved in maintaining rectal continence.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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Pelvic muscle electromyography of levator ani and external anal sphincter in nulliparous women and women with pelvic floor dysfunction
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Women with pelvic floor prolapse and urinary stress incontinence have a definite abnormality of the muscles around the urinary and anal sphincters. This was documented by researchers who used electromyography to analyze muscle function in the urinary and anal sphincters.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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Bilateral uterosacral ligament vaginal vault suspension with site-specific endopelvic fascia defect repair for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse
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Surgeons describe a surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse that uses the uterosacral ligaments to suspend the vagina in its normal position. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when pelvic organs are not properly supported and shift out of their normal position.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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