Does pelvic organ prolapse quantification exam predict urethral mobility in stages 0 and I prolapse?

Objective: To determine if women with anterior support stages 0 or I by pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q) system require Q-tip testing to assess urethral mobility. Methods: A prospective study of 134 women presenting for urogynecologic evaluation were examined and assigned stages of anter...

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Published in:International Urogynecology Journal 2005-08, Vol.16 (4), p.268-271
Main Authors: Noblett, Karen, Lane, Felicia L., Driskill, Christopher S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gynecology
Urology
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Summary:Objective: To determine if women with anterior support stages 0 or I by pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q) system require Q-tip testing to assess urethral mobility. Methods: A prospective study of 134 women presenting for urogynecologic evaluation were examined and assigned stages of anterior wall support according to the POP-Q system. A Q-tip test was performed and urethral hypermobility was defined as a straining angle ≥30°. The Spearman correlation coefficient was used to assess degree of correlation between POP-Q point Aa position and Q-tip values. Results: The correlation coefficient between point Aa position and Q-tip angle was r=0.787 (P
ISSN:0937-3462
1433-3023
DOI:10.1007/s00192-005-1315-4