Our findings suggest that the polymorphism of metalloproteinases-1 might have a role in mediating susceptibility to pelvic organ prolapse.

In the short-term follow-up, the Ajust™ system was effective in restoring continence in more than 85% of subjects with a highly significant improvement in QoL.

There is a clear difference between anatomical and USS findings. The imaged appearance of an "avulsion" does not represent a true anatomical "avulsion" as confirmed on dissection. The term "avulsion" is misrepresentative and should not be used to describe this imaging finding. Moreover, further attempts at surgically repairing this defect should be avoided, at least until there is a better understanding of its pathophysiology. Neurourol. Urodynam 35:683-688, 2016. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

The prevalence of pubovisceral muscle avulsion using CT scanning in a general gynecology cohort is 6.4%. Thinning of the pubovisceral muscle occurs with parity and protracted labor and is more prominent on the left portion of the muscle.

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