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CYSTOCELE

Categories: Diseases of Women

Cystocele is simply a tumor formed by the bladder pressing into
the walls of the vagina. The bladder descends into the pelvis on account

of relaxation or destruction of its normal support. The anterior wall of

the vagina yields.



Causes. Tear of the perineum allows the bottom of the pelvis to relax.

Undue relaxation of the ligaments of the bladder and of the floor of the

pelvis, with over distention of the bladder, are responsible for the

majority of the cases.



Symptoms. Weight and dragging feeling. A tumor can be felt in the vagina.

It decreases when the bladder is emptied.



Treatment. Supports are suitable in some cases (Skene's pessary). An

operation is necessary in many cases.



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