Urologic Diseases Research Updates
Winter 2009

Resources

Featured in the NIDDK Reference Collection

“Genital Prolapse”

This chapter about pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is from the Atlas of Urodynamics, which provides a comprehensive, detailed look at the indications, technology, and use of urodynamics in modern urologic practice. The purpose of urodynamic testing is to measure and record various physiological variables while the patient is experiencing those symptoms that make up the presenting complaint. POP is defined as the abnormal descent of the pelvic organs into the vagina. Women with POP may present with a plethora of lower urinary tract symptoms, including urinary frequency, urgency, hesitancy, incomplete emptying, and incontinence. The chapter includes a brief text section and presents case illustrations accompanied by figures and black-and-white photographs of actual urodynamic tests. The authors discuss the effect of POP on urination and the recommended urodynamic evaluation approach. The Atlas of Urodynamics is available from Blackwell Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 20, Williston, VT 05495, 1–800–216–2522, orders@aidcvt.com, www.blackwellpublishing.com.

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NIH Publication No. 09–5743
March 2009

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