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Late enterocele after hysterectomy: case report
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Keywords

Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Enterocele
Hernia
Prolapse

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Late enterocele after hysterectomy: case report. (2020). Electronic Journal Collection Health, 52, e3445. https://doi.org/10.25248/reas.e3445.2020

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Abstract

Objective: Presentation of a clinical picture of a patient who had pelvic organ prolapse, in the case of enterocele. Case Details: This is a case report from the analysis of the medical records of an 84-year-old patient who underwent surgery to correct the enterocele. The procedure took place in 2019, in a public hospital located in a city in the interior of the state of São Paulo. Taking into account the advanced age, the presented symptoms and the degree of dehiscence of the organ, the therapeutic classes ideal for treatment were suggested to the patient. So, it was agreed with her and the health team that it would be surgical. Final considerations: Therefore, it is concluded that the enterocele is a type of pelvic organ prolapse. Furthermore, it has a high prevalence rate which increases according to the woman's age. However, the treatment must be analyzed with the patient, respecting their wishes, comorbidities and needs. In order to, choose the surgical or conservative modality.

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