TITLE:
Clinical Aspects and Functional Disorders in Patients with Genital Prolapse in Butembo
AUTHORS:
Amos Kaghoma Sivulyamwenge, Jean-Jeannot Juakali Sihalikyolo, Jeremie Likilo Osundja, Baraka Munyanderu, Junior Burubu Lisi-Ankiene, Patrick Magala Batakuya, Jean Demupondo Lukangi, Noel Labama Otuli, Gedeon Katenga Bosunga, Emmanuel Komanda Likwekwe
KEYWORDS:
Genital Prolapse, Functional Disorders, Urinary Incontinence, Anorectal Disorders, Butembo
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Biosciences and Medicines,
Vol.13 No.2,
February
14,
2025
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Genital prolapse is a health problem that gynaecologists are increasingly facing due to patients’ legitimate demands for care and the improvement in life expectancy without associated disabilities. The objective of this work was to evaluate the clinical aspects and functional disorders of patients with genital prolapse in Butembo in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Material and Methods: A descriptive study with analytical aims was conducted from January 1 to September 30, 2024 in Butembo/DRC. It involved 112 patients with symptomatic genital prolapse in whom an interview on functional disorders as well as clinical assessment according to the Baden and Walker classification were carried out. The data were entered into Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 Excel software and analysed using R software version 4.4.0. Results: Patients aged over 50 years were exposed to developing genital prolapse especially the mixed type (81.1%) compared to those aged under 50 years (p-value 0.014). Multi and large multiparous women had developed all types of prolapse especially the mixed type (100%) compared to primiparous and pauciparous women (p-value 0.027). Associated pathologies were more observed in case of mixed prolapse (51.4%) including vesicovaginal fistula (37.8%) (p-value Conclusion: Genital prolapse is common and functional urinary, sexual and anorectal signs are frequently observed in patients in Butembo/DRC.