Correlation of Rectocoele Symptomatology With Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification Measurement

Abstract

BACKGROUNDThe newly introduced pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POPQ) classification by International Continence Society [ICS in 1996] has been found to be definitely superior to old classification. The main difference between old and new classification is that the new classification is able to give us accurate measurement in cm as opposed to old classification which was vague, nonspecific and inaccurate. Obviously, POPQ classification is much useful in academic and research studies because we are able to apply test of statistical significance due to specific measurement in POPQ staging. In this study, we are focusing on one aspect of POP tha t is rectocoele where we will study about symptomatic relations of the rectocoele with the POPQ measurement. Objective of this study is to evaluate symptoms of rectocoele in relation to POPQ measurement.