Postoperative Lower Extremity Neuropathy With Boot Stirrups Compared With Candy Cane Stirrups.

Objective: To assess whether candy cane stirrup use is associated with an increased risk of lower extremity peripheral neuropathy compared with boot stirrups in women undergoing surgery requiring dorsal lithotomy positioning.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study (June 2008-August 2015) included patients who underwent gynecologic surgery for benign indication lasting 60 minutes or longer in the lithotomy position. Patients with preexisting neurologic disease were excluded.

Association of Vulvar Symptoms With Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare vulvar symptoms between urogynecology patients diagnosed with urinary incontinence (UI) and/or pelvic organ prolapse to women presenting for annual gynecological care.

Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study. Vulvar symptoms (burning, pain, itching, dyspareunia, and discharge) were measured by asking respondents to rate the severity of each symptom from 0 (none) to 10 (most severe).

Vulvar Concerns in Women With a History of Abdominoplasty: A Case Series.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to present a series of women with a history of traditional abdominoplasty or circumferential abdominoplasty (belt lipectomy) with vulvar concerns and anatomic changes.

Methods: We describe 5 women with a history of abdominoplasty who were referred with symptoms of vulvar pain, dyspareunia, lower urinary tract symptoms, and/or lesion/mass. Physical examination revealed elevation of the clitoris on the pubic symphysis with or without retraction of the clitoral hood in each.