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MeSH Heading: Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Tree Number(s): C23.300.842.624
Unique ID: D056887
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D056887
Scope Note: Abnormal descent of a pelvic organ resulting in the protrusion of the organ beyond its normal anatomical confines. Symptoms often include vaginal discomfort, DYSPAREUNIA; URINARY STRESS INCONTINENCE; and FECAL INCONTINENCE.
Entry Term(s): Urogenital Prolapse; Vaginal Vault Prolapse
NLM Classification #: WP 155
Previous Indexing: Pelvic Floor (1996-2009); Uterine Prolapse (1966-2009)
Public MeSH Note: 2010
History Note: 2010
Date Established: 2010/01/01
Date of Entry: 2009/07/06
Revision Date: 2011/06/24

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