Re: General laporoscopy question
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 27 May 2001 22:23:42 -0500 (CDT)
The urogynecologists tell us that the diagnosis is made by exam and
laparoscopy should have no part in the diagnositic criteria if I
understand your question.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sun, 27 May 2001, Pam wrote:
>
>If a patient presented with symptoms of rectocele, prolapse and possible enterocele, would a laporoscopy be indicated to determine the exact stage of prolapse? When, if ever is a laporoscopy appropriate after a diagnosis ( from phys. exam and history) has been made of pelvic floor prolapse?
> Thanks, PQ
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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