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The Use of an Intra-Vaginal Pressure Sensor Device To Evaluate Changes in Intra-Vaginal Pressure Profiles Pre and Post Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery

Authors :
Jackie Smallridge
Laura Pedofsky
Poul M. F. Nielsen
Lynsey Hayward
David Budgett
Jennifer Kruger
Source :
I2MTC
Publication Year :
2019
Publisher :
IEEE, 2019.

Abstract

Outcomes on pelvic floor function after pelvic floor surgery are difficult to quantify. Urinary incontinence affects 25% of women, with 12% of these women requiring surgical intervention to relieve symptoms. However, quantitative measurement of pelvic floor function following surgery is not currently available. This work considers the use of an intra-vaginal pressure sensor array to measure the vaginal pressure profile as a means to quantify surgical outcomes. An observational cohort study is underway to evaluate changes in vaginal pressure profiles pre and post pelvic organ prolapse surgery.

Details

Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
2019 IEEE International Instrumentation and Measurement Technology Conference (I2MTC)
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........06cfd9cb1c5490037aac9a3e6f5bba7f
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/i2mtc.2019.8827048