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cystocele /cys·to·cele/ (sis´to-sēl) hernial protrusion of the urinary bladder, usually through the vaginal wall.
Cystocele Bulging of the bladder into the vagina. Mentioned in: Pelvic Relaxation cystocele [sis′təsēl′] Etymology: Gk, kystis + kele, hernia a herniation or protrusion of the urinary bladder through the wall of the vagina. Compare rectocele, vesicocele. cystocele herniation of the urinary bladder into the vagina. cystocele Dropped bladder, fallen bladder Herniation of the bladder into the vagina, which is often accompanied by stress incontinence; the frequency of cystoceles ↑ with age and multiparity How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Pelvic examination revealed cystocele in 18 women; 16 cystoceles were classified as grade I, and 2 were classified as grade II. A cystocele (SIS-tuh-seal) occurs when the wall between a woman's bladder and her vagina weakens and lets the bladder droop into the vagina. It can be used for a variety of pelvic floor procedures, including cystocele, enterocele, rectocele and vaginal vault prolapse procedures. |
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