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Ptosis

Known as: Prolapses, caudal displacement, Procidentia 
The protrusion of an organ or part of an organ into a natural or artificial orifice.
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Anus ProlapseBlepharochalasisBlepharoptosisCystocele
CDISC SEND Non-Neoplastic Finding Type TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium TerminologyDeformityEnteroptosis

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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Conservation of the prolapsed uterus is a valid option: medium term results of a prospective comparative study with the posterior intravaginal slingoplasty operation
It has been reported that, by the age of 80, the risk of women to undergo surgery for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
U.S. experience with 749 laparoscopic adjustable gastric bands: intermediate outcomes
Background:Laparoscopic adjustable gastric band (LAGB) has consistently been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
A cost–utility analysis of tension‐free vaginal tape versus colposuspension for primary urodynamic stress incontinence
Objective To assess the cost effectiveness of tension‐free vaginal tape compared with open Burch colposuspension as a primary… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Imaging the urethral sphincter with three-dimensional ultrasound.
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Outcome of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in older patients.
The object of this study was to assess the outcome of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in patients >60 years of age and compare it… 
Review
1992
Review
1992
The Raz bladder neck suspension: results in 206 patients.
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Relative strength of cataract incisions in cadaver eyes
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Sacrospinous fixation--should this be performed at the time of vaginal hysterectomy?
Review
1986
Review
1986
Urinary incontinence in 45-year-old women. An epidemiological survey.
In an epidemiological health survey, 515 45-year-old women were interviewed about urological problems, particularly incontinence… 
Highly Cited
1977
Highly Cited
1977
Two‐dimensional Echocardiographic Findings in Atrial Septal Defect
Two-dimensional echocardiographic findings in a group of 24 patients with atrial septal defects were correlated with findings… 
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