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The aetiology of prolapse.
International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction - 1 Oct 2008
Dietz H P
Abstract excerpt
Female pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition that is said to be multifactorial in aetiology. While a number of risk factors such as vaginal childbirth, obesity and ageing are commonly accepted, it is not clear as to how these risk factors affect the development of prolapse-that is, which pathophysiologic mechanisms are responsible for disease manifestation. Measures used in epidemiological studies, such as...
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