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Colpocleisis

Surgical Procedure

Colpocleisis is a surgical procedure involving closure of the anterior and posterior vaginal walls.

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Standard of Care 1
Origin Year
1867 2
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Source Colpocleisis (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia
Wikipedia contributors, Wikimedia Foundationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colpocleisis, lead section
Quote, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colpocleisis, lead section
Colpocleisis is a surgical procedure involving closure of the anterior and posterior vaginal walls.
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2. Colpocleisis (Wikipedia)
  • Article text
    In 1867, Neugebauer of Warsaw performed the first colpocleisis, which was introduced as a treatment for pelvic organ prolapse.
  • Treats: Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Lead: treats Pelvic Organ Prolapse
    The procedure is indicated in women with recurrent or severe pelvic organ prolapse who no longer desire penetrative vaginal sexual intercourse.
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