Pulsatile pelvic masses: options for evaluation and management of pelvic artiovenous malformations
Article Abstract:
Malformations of networks of arteries and veins in the pelvic area may be congenital defects rather than defects induced by childbirth, surgery or other events. Twice as many women as men experience arteriovenous malformations. In three cases of women with arteriovenous malformations presenting as throbbing pelvic masses, two women had the defective areas surgically removed and one had the defective veins closed off surgically. Past medical information has implicated some kinds of suturing as causes of these malformations. However, a review of medical literature showed that hysterectomies which are closed by tying sutures across the uterine vessel may not produce arteriovenous malformation because while this kind of suture has become more common, there has been no consequent increase in arteriovenous malformation. Vaginal ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging may be used to diagnose arteriovenous malformations.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 1995
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Go, girl!
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The president of the Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society believes his profession should do more to help working women. Topics discussed include child care centers, maternity leave, flexible employment, contraception, and hormone replacement.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2000
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Rectal prolapse in women with other defects of pelvic floor support
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Women with rectal prolapse often have other defects in the muscles and ligaments that support the pelvic organs. Rectal prolapse occurs when the colon folds upon itself like a collapsing telescope and may even protrude through the anal sphincter.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2001
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