Uterine Prolapse Workup

  • Author: George Lazarou, MD, FACS, FACOG; Chief Editor: Kris Strohbehn, MD   more...
 
Updated: Sep 22, 2011
 

Imaging Studies

If the uterus is to be preserved, ultrasonographic imaging is strongly recommended.

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Other Tests

Prior to surgery, cervical cytology (Papanicolaou smear) should be considered as per current American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologists screening recommendations.

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Diagnostic Procedures

If the uterus is to be preserved, preoperative endometrial biopsy (and/or ultrasonographic imaging) is strongly recommended.

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Contributor Information and Disclosures
Author

George Lazarou, MD, FACS, FACOG  Chief of Gynecology, Director of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Winthrop-University Hospital; Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health, Stony Brook University Hospital

George Lazarou, MD, FACS, FACOG is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and American Urogynecologic Society

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

Bogdan A Grigorescu, MD  Director of Urogynecology Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Hospital Queens, Flushing, New York; Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, Louisiana

Bogdan A Grigorescu, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Medical Association, and International Continence Society

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Richard J Scotti, MD, FACOG, FACS  Clinical Professor, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine; President and CEO, Foundation for Medical Education, Research and Care, Inc

Richard J Scotti, MD, FACOG, FACS is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Surgeons, American Medical Association, and Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Specialty Editor Board

Jordan G Pritzker, MD, MBA, FACOG  Assistant Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Women's Health, Women's Comprehensive Health Center, Hofstra University School of Medicine; Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD  Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape Drug Reference

Disclosure: Medscape Salary Employment

Frederick B Gaupp, MD  Consulting Staff, Department of Family Practice, Hancock Medical Center

Frederick B Gaupp, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Family Physicians

Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Kris Strohbehn, MD  Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dartmouth Medical School; Director, Division of Urogynecology/Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Kris Strohbehn, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American College of Surgeons, American Urogynecologic Society, and Society of Gynecologic Surgeons

Disclosure: Astellas Grant/research funds Investigator

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