Table 1.
Demographical, clinical, and transperineal ultrasound characteristics (n = 106)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Age, median (IQR) | 62.0 (14) |
| BMI, median (IQR) | 24.2 (5.2) |
| Post-menopausal, n (%) | 81 (76.4) |
| Vaginal parity, n (%) | 104 (98.1) |
| Assisted vaginal delivery, n (%) | 9 (8.5) |
| Prior hysterectomy*, n (%) | 13 (12.3) |
| Prior POP surgery (hysterectomy excluded), n (%) | 9 (8.5) |
| Predominant compartment POP, n (%) | |
| Anterior | 63 (59.4) |
| Apical | 7 (6.6) |
| Posterior | 8 (7.5) |
| Anterior, apical | 3 (2.8) |
| Anterior, posterior | 17 (16.0) |
| Apical, posterior | 3 (2.8) |
| Anterior, apical, posterior | 5 (4.7) |
| POP stage, n (%) | |
| I | 1 (0.9) |
| II | 60 (56.6) |
| III | 45 (42.5) |
| HA rest (cm2), median (IQR) | 20.13 (6.61) |
| HA contraction (cm2), median (IQR) | 16.93 (5.31) |
| HA Valsalva (cm2), mean (SD) | 33.64 (9.85) |
| Complete avulsion, n (%) | 42 (39.6) |
BMI body mass index, HA hiatus area, IQR interquartile range, POP pelvic organ prolapse
a4 women (30.8%) underwent a hysterectomy for POP