The Impact of Preoperative Pain on Outcomes After Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery and Perioperative Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Rui Wang,
Paul K. Tulikangas,
Elisabeth C. Sappenfield
Abstract:Importance
The impact of preoperative pain on outcomes can guide counseling.
Objective
The objective of this study was to compare outcomes after vaginal reconstructive surgery and pelvic muscle training between women with and without preoperative pain.
Study Design
This is a secondary analysis of the Operations and Pelvic Muscle Training in the Management of Apical Support Loss (OPTIMAL) trial, which randomi… Show more
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