American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 197, Issue 2 , Pages 165.e1-165.e6 , August 2007

Systemic and vaginal biomechanical properties of women with normal vaginal support and pelvic organ prolapse

Data from this submission were presented as an oral podium presentation at the 31st Annual Meeting of the International Urogynecological Association, Athens, Greece, Sept. 6-9, 2006.

Received 18 October 2006 ,Revised 6 January 2007 ,Accepted 12 March 2007.

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 Acaderm, Inc made a Cutometer MPA 580 available at a discounted lease rate for the duration of our research. CyberDERM, Inc made a DermaLab machine with both standard and 1.5 mm offset skin probes available for the duration of our research at no charge.

 Cite this article as: Epstein LB, Graham CA, Heit MH. Systemic and vaginal biomechanical properties of women with normal vaginal support and pelvic organ prolapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2007;197:165.e1-165.e6.

PII: S0002-9378(07)00407-3

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.03.040

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 197, Issue 2 , Pages 165.e1-165.e6 , August 2007

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