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Re: uterine inversion From: DoctorJoe@aol.com Fri Aug 29 20:55:05 2003 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Garry E. Siegel, M.D.: "Re: GEN: Office system for medical assistant notification" Previous message: Efrain Ramirez: "Re: CF carrier testing" In a message dated 8/29/03 20:49:42, islesannie@yahoo.com writes: > I could be wrong - I don't have a text book here at home to check! > > I learned that "procidentia" was exactly what was pictured - the > complete prolase of the uterus - so the vagina is 100% "wrong side out" > - just as it is in this picture.  Are you saying that "procidentia" > refers to any level of prolapse? We alwyas used procidentia for the > total prolapse. > > I can learn new things. > > Can someone clarify this (since no textbook is near me at this moment!) > Uterus falling out so the VAGINA is inside out is prolapse/procidentia. They were asking about uterine inversion, which usually (not always) occurs peripartally, and the fundus of the uterus turns inside out and extrudes, ENDOMETRIUM SHOWING, through the cervix, which can then clamp down on it. The picture someone posted was more prolapse - and true uterine inversion, at least the peripartal type, BLEEDS LIKE HELL. So that one was obviously a little off the mark. Joe P,. Next message: Garry E. Siegel, M.D.: "Re: GEN: Office system for medical assistant notification" Previous message: Efrain Ramirez: "Re: CF carrier testing"

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