Which surgical procedure corrects and restores support of a prolapsed uterus?

a. Procidentia
b. Hysterectomy
c. Colpocleisis
d. Pomeroy technique


ANS: A
Procidentia is the repair of a prolapsed uterus. Correction of prolapse anteverts the uterus and shortens the cervix and cardinal ligaments.

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