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"Locus minoris resistentiae" and connective tissue weakness in older women: a case report and literature review on pelvic organ prolapse with inguinal bladder hernia.

A EsberA KoperaM P RadosaI B RunnebaumH K MothesAnke Mothes
Published in: BMC women's health (2021)
The simultaneous occurrence of inguinal hernia and female POP can lead to bladder herniation following prolapse surgery in the sense of a "locus minoris resistentiae". Clinical examination for simultaneous signs of connective tissue weakness and counselling prior to pelvic reconstructive surgery could help to increase patients' compliance with further surgical treatment for hernia.
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