Evolution of the human pelvis and obstructed labor: new explanations of an old obstetrical dilemma
Without cesarean delivery, obstructed labor can result in maternal and fetal injuries or even
death given a disproportion in size between the fetus and the maternal birth canal. The …
death given a disproportion in size between the fetus and the maternal birth canal. The …
The obstetrical dilemma hypothesis: there's life in the old dog yet
M Haeusler, NDS Grunstra, RD Martin… - Biological …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The term 'obstetrical dilemma'was coined by Washburn in 1960 to describe the trade‐off
between selection for a larger birth canal, permitting successful passage of a big‐brained …
between selection for a larger birth canal, permitting successful passage of a big‐brained …
The anatomical components of urinary continence
C Wallner, NF Dabhoiwala, MC DeRuiter, WH Lamers - European urology, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The levator ani muscle (LAM) plays an important role in urinary continence,
but the anatomical relationship between this pelvic floor muscle and the external urethral …
but the anatomical relationship between this pelvic floor muscle and the external urethral …
There is an obstetrical dilemma: misconceptions about the evolution of human childbirth and pelvic form
Compared to other primates, modern humans face high rates of maternal and neonatal
morbidity and mortality during childbirth. Since the early 20th century, this “difficulty” of …
morbidity and mortality during childbirth. Since the early 20th century, this “difficulty” of …
Sarcopenia is associated with incontinence and recovery of independence in urination and defecation in post-acute rehabilitation patients
Objective The aim of this study was to examine the association between sarcopenia and
recovery of independence in urination and defecation in patients undergoing convalescent …
recovery of independence in urination and defecation in patients undergoing convalescent …
The evolution of pelvic canal shape and rotational birth in humans
E Stansfield, B Fischer, NDS Grunstra, MV Pouca… - BMC biology, 2021 - Springer
Background The human foetus typically needs to rotate when passing through the tight birth
canal because of the complex shape of the pelvis. In most women, the upper part, or inlet, of …
canal because of the complex shape of the pelvis. In most women, the upper part, or inlet, of …
The relationship between sarcopenia and urinary incontinence
Purpose Urinary incontinence (UI) is a common cause of morbidity in the female older adult.
Identification of factors associated with UI is necessary to identify risky individuals, to take …
Identification of factors associated with UI is necessary to identify risky individuals, to take …
Relationship between the types of urinary incontinence, handgrip strength, and pelvic floor muscle strength in adult women
R Bag Soytas, M Soytas, YO Danacioglu… - Neurourology and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To investigate the relationship between handgrip strength with types of urinary
incontinence (UI) and pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS) in women. Methods Ninety‐two …
incontinence (UI) and pelvic floor muscle strength (PFMS) in women. Methods Ninety‐two …
Urinary incontinence and its association with frailty among men aged 80 years or older in Taiwan: a cross-sectional study
Aims: To evaluate the prevalence of urinary incontinence (UI) and its association with frailty
among men aged 80 years and older in Taiwan. Methods: Residents living in four veterans …
among men aged 80 years and older in Taiwan. Methods: Residents living in four veterans …
Recovery of continence function following simulated birth trauma involves repair of muscle and nerves in the urethra in the female mouse
YH Lin, G Liu, M Li, N Xiao, F Daneshgari - European urology, 2010 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The natural history and the mechanisms behind the alteration of vaginal
distension (VD) in a mouse model are not clear. OBJECTIVE: We examined the temporal …
distension (VD) in a mouse model are not clear. OBJECTIVE: We examined the temporal …