Re: *Question Missed*
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 7 Apr 2002 13:42:18 -0500 (CDT)
A urogynecologist may do this procedure. The general term is called
"perineoplasty". There may be morfe specific terms after the exam is
done.
Dr. M
At Sat, 6 Apr 2002, SUE wrote:
>
>My doctor is recommending that I have the muscle between the vaginal and
>the rectum repaired what is the medical term for this? He said he hasn't
>done one in awhile and he is going to do some update reading etc..Should
>i go see someone who does this all the time or trust him :( I am scared
>to death i don't know what 2 do! What would the doctor's term be that
>does that kind of thing all the time? Thanks I had an epio 4 months ago
>what could have caused this problem he said the muscle isn't very thick
>and has came apart some any ideas?...I didn't have sex for 8 weeks after
>i have know idea what could have caused this..Said i might have a
>fistula but the dye test i had done didn't have dye on it but he said it
>could be some where else..
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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