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Colpocleisis revisited
Author(s) -
Latthe Pallavi M,
Karri Kamakshi,
Arunkalaivanan Angamuthu S
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.10.3.133.27414
Subject(s) - medicine , perineum , urinary incontinence , sexually active , general surgery , surgery , pelvic floor , gynecology , family medicine , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)
• Colpocleisis is used to treat advanced pelvic organ prolapse in older women who are too frail for conventional surgery and who are no longer sexually active. • It is quick, easy, effective and associated with low recurrence rates and high patient satisfaction. • Other procedures can be performed concomitantly for stress urinary incontinence and deficient perineum.Learning objectives:• To understand the indications, alternatives, advantages and procedure of colpocleisis. • To review the available data on effectiveness and complications.Ethical issues:• Is colpocleisis an appropriate choice in sexually inactive women under 70 years in whom other corrective procedures have failed?Please cite this article as: Latthe PM, Karri K, Arunkalaivanan AS. Colpocleisis revisited. The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist 2008;10:133–138.