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Observational studyInternational urogynecology journal2021

Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging following native tissue vaginal reconstructive surgery; a prospective study.

Abigail Shatkin-Margolis, Eugene Duke, Vivian Ghodsi, Austin Hill, Catrina C Crisp, Rachel N Pauls

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Observational study in International urogynecology journal, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 2 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. [Application of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Middle Compartment Defect].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Abigail Shatkin-MargolisDivision of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Good Samaritan Hospital TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USA. alsmargolis@gmail.com.
Eugene DukeDepartment of Radiology, Good Samaritan Hospital TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Vivian GhodsiDivision of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, TriHealth Hatton Research Institute, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Austin HillDivision of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Good Samaritan Hospital TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Catrina C CrispDivision of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Good Samaritan Hospital TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Rachel N PaulsDivision of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Good Samaritan Hospital TriHealth, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
TriHealth · USGood Samaritan Hospital · USInstitute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introduction and hypothesisTo describe the impact of native tissue vaginal reconstruction on pelvic anatomy using dynamic magnetic resonance imaging.

methodsThis prospective single-cohort observational study involved women undergoing native tissue reconstruction with intraperitoneal vaginal vault suspension for pelvic organ prolapse. Concomitant procedures such as hysterectomy, midurethral sling, and anterior or posterior colporrhaphy were allowed. Enrolled participants underwent dynamic pelvic imaging pre- and postoperatively. Radiographic and anatomic measurements were compared. Secondary outcomes included validated patient questionnaires.

resultsFourteen participants were included in the analysis. The mean age was 62 years; all participants were Caucasian. Most participants had stage III pelvic organ prolapse. Significant improvements were noted in several radiographic measurements. The average H-line (representing levator hiatus width) with straining maneuvers improved following surgery (7.2 cm preoperatively vs. 6.6 cm postoperatively, p = 0.015). The average M-line (representing levator muscular descent) improved significantly with both straining (4.0 cm preoperatively vs. 3.0 cm postoperatively, p < 0.001) and defecatory maneuvers (6.2 cm preoperatively vs. 5.2 cm postoperatively, p = 0.001). The average size of cystocele improved from 5.6 cm (moderate) preoperatively to 0.7 cm (absent descent) postoperatively (p < 0.001). The average descent of the vaginal apex with defecation preoperatively was 3.0 cm (moderate) and 0 cm (absent descent) postoperatively (p = 0.003). Posterior compartment descent with defecation did not change following surgical intervention (5.8 cm preoperatively vs. 5.2 cm postoperatively, p = 0.056). Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification measurements improved in all compartments, and Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory-20 scores improved significantly following surgery (102 preoperatively vs. 30 postoperatively, p < 0.001).

conclusionsNative tissue reconstruction with intraperitoneal vaginal vault suspension resulted in significant anatomic improvements, as defined by physical examination and dynamic magnetic resonance imaging.

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CystocelePelvic Organ ProlapsePlastic Surgery ProceduresFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMiddle AgedProspective StudiesAnatomyDynamic magnetic resonance imagingPelvic organ prolapseVaginal reconstructive surgery

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PMID33089350
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