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vag·i·nal for·nix

[TA]

the recess at the vault of the vagina; it is divided into an anterior part, posterior part, and lateral part with respect to its relation to the cervix of the uterus. The posterior part is clinically significant as the site for culdocentesis and culdoscopy. The proximity of the ureter (below) and the uterine artery (above) adjacent to the lateral fornix is important clinically.

Synonym(s): fornix vaginae [TA], fornix uteri

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vaginal fornix

An anatomic landmark consisting of the arched recess that surrounds the vaginal portion of the uterine cervix at the superior end of the vagina, which is divided into anterior, right and left lateral, and posterior quadrants.

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proposal of new test for diagnosis of PPROM based on determination of hCG in the washing fluid of the posterior vaginal fornix. Minerva Ginecol.

The value of qualitative detection of human chorionic gonadotropin in vaginal washing fluid for diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes

* Point Bp: represents the most dependant position of any part of the upper posterior vaginal wall from posterior vaginal fornix to the point Ap.

POPQ examination: does the time of examination interfere with POPQ measurement system for the assessment of genital prolapse?

Two cotton tipped swabs are to be used to take specimen from posterior vaginal fornix. Simultaneously, character of vaginal discharge is to be noted:

Effects of bacterial vaginosis on perinatal outcome

Swabs were placed in the posterior vaginal fornix and agitated throughout the length and circumference of subjects' vaginas before preparation for vaginal hysterectomy with or without reconstructive surgery.

Bacterial counts highest early in vaginal surgery. (Surgical Scrub Suspected)

A 16-gauge angiocatheter tube was then connected to a gel-filled syringe, and the thawed gel was placed into the posterior vaginal fornix. (3) Patients were continuously monitored for an additional 30 minutes with an external fetal heart rate monitor and a uterine tocodynamometer.

Outpatient use of prostaglandin gel for ripening of the cervix and induction of labor

Per vaginal examination revealed bogginess in the left lateral vaginal fornix. Lab investigations were within normal limits.

Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma mimicking torsion ovarian cyst--a rare case report

Women allocated to group-I were given misoporstol 400ug (1 tab of cytotec, Searle) in posterior vaginal fornix every three h, upto a maximum of eight doses over 24 hours.

A comparison of two protocols of intravaginal misoprostol for second trimester medical termination of pregnancy

The posterior vaginal fornix (POP-Q point D), representing apical support, descends to 7 cm superior to the hymen with strain, with a total vaginal length of 9 cm.

How to manage the cuff at vaginal hysterectomy: the high McCall culdoplasty and its modifications can prevent apical prolapse and enterocele

"When doing a laparoscopy to look for endometriosis in the pelvis, don't forget to look in the vaginal fornix as well."

Check for Vaginal Involvement in Endometriosis

Cotton swabs were used to obtain the vaginal discharge from the posterior vaginal fornix and smear was prepared on a slide.

Association of bacterial vaginosis with preterm labour