Use of a pedicled rectus abdominis muscle flap sling in the treatment of complicated stress urinary incontinence

Article Abstract:

Detaching a flap of abdominal muscle at one end and creating a sling to provide bladder support appears to be a promising new technique for treating complicated stress urinary incontinence. Thirty-two women had this procedure. Length of follow-up averaged 6 months. Four women continued to experience incontinence. Using a strip of the woman's abdominal muscle offers several advantages. It avoids problems with reactions to synthetic materials and foreign-tissue grafts. Compared with other sources of the woman's tissue, the muscle strip is broad, soft, the surgical procedure is easy, and complications in healing are unlikely.

Usage, Surgery, Urinary stress incontinence, Abdomen, Abdominal muscles, Flaps (Surgery), Surgical flaps

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Factors influencing views of patients with gynecologic cancer about end-of-life decisions

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Women with gynecologic cancer may be most concerned about their fear and may rely heavily on their personal religious convictions in coping with cancer. Researchers surveyed 108 women in various stages of gynecologic cancer. Most women said they wanted their doctor to speak frankly with them (96%) as well as compassionately (64%) about their disease. Fear was their primary concern, including fear of pain, dying, losing control, or dependency. Many women (76%) said religious beliefs helped them cope with their disease, and 49% relied even more on religion since their diagnosis.

Psychological aspects, Cancer patients, Pathology, Gynecological, Gynecological pathology

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Ethical issues arising from the performance of pelvic examinations by medical students on anesthetized patients

Article Abstract:

Pelvic examinations carried out by medical students on anesthetized women only for educational purpose is considered against medical ethics. A medical student performing a pelvic examination in whose surgery he or she is participating or has procured permission from the patient and the surgeon is in charge according to medical ethics.

United States, Evaluation, Medical students, Education, Medical ethics, Pelvis, Pelvic examination

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