Treatment of uterine prolapse stage 2 or higher: a randomized multicenter trial comparing sacrospinous fixation with vaginal hysterectomy (SAVE U trial)

Treatment of uterine prolapse stage 2 or higher: a randomized multicenter trial comparing sacrospinous fixation with vaginal hysterectomy (SAVE U trial)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pelvic organ prolapse is a common health problem, affecting up to 40% of parous women over 50 years old, with significant negative influence on quality of life. Vaginal hysterectomy is currently the leading treatment method for patie...

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Main Authors: Hakvoort Robert A, Alhafidh Akeel HH, Stekelenburg Jelle, den Boon Jan, Detollenaere Renée J, Vierhout Mark E, van Eijndhoven Hugo WF
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/11/4

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