Uterine inversion is a condition characterized by the turning of the uterus inside out. We present a case series of non-puerperal uterine inversion that we managed based on the clinical presentation. A total of three cases highlight the challenges associated with diagnosis and surgical management, respectively.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFExtrauterine leiomyomas are encountered occasionally, which can pose a diagnostic dilemma and challenge to the gynaecologist. We report a rare case of urethral leiomyoma. A 31-year-old woman with history of primary subfertility presented with mass at her urethral meatus and lower urinary tract symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSpontaneous rupture of uterine fibroid is rarely encountered. We present a case of a 31-year-old who presented with acute abdominal pain at 9 weeks postpartum. On examination, the abdomen had diffuse tenderness, with rebound tenderness in the suprapubic area and in both iliac fossae.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGenitourinary tuberculosis is one of the common forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. We report a case of atypical genitourinary tuberculosis: massive uterovaginal prolapse with cervical lesion mimicking cervical carcinoma. This particular case highlights the problem of healthcare in most of the developing countries.
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June 2011
A non-puerperal uterine inversion in advanced uterovaginal prolapse is a rare occurrence. Even more unusual is the presence of bladder calculi in these two conditions, which has not been documented before. We report a case of acute urinary retention secondary to severe uterovaginal prolapse associated with uterine inversion and multiple bladder calculi.
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October 2005
A prospective observational study of 96 patients undergoing insertion of the MONARC transobturator tape (American Medical Systems, Minnetanka, USA) for treatment of urodynamic stress incontinence was conducted to investigate its' the safety and efficacy. Although there were no major intraoperative complications, sling protrusion was observed in 11/91 patients (12.1%) at early follow up visits.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct
January 2006
The aim of this study was to compare pre-operative and post-operative voiding parameters following insertion of the MONARC transobturator tape (TOT), for treating women with urodynamic stress incontinence. This prospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary referral urogynaecology unit, in North Queensland, involving 83 women who were prospectively assessed pre-operatively and at 6-8 weeks following the procedure. Information collected included patient demographics, concomitant surgery, pre-operative and post-operative symptomatology (using validated questionnaires), and pre-operative and post-operative urodynamic parameters.
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