Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Fifth Edition

Lawrence Impey, Tim Child

Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 7, Question 1.


1. Which of the following are true regarding types of gynaecological prolapse?

A Uterine prolapse is graded first degree (cervix still within vagina) to third degree (prolapse is at the introitus).

B Vault prolapse occurs when the top of the vagina post hysterectomy partially inverts into the vagina.

C A urethrocoele is a prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall involving the bladder.

D When the rectum is prolapsed with the posterior vaginal wall, this is known as rectocoele.

E An enterocoele usually contains small bowel.

F None of the above.