Pelvic exenteration is a radical surgery which includes the en bloc resection of the pelvic organs and followed by surgical reconstruction (Hockel et al., 2006; Diver et al., 2012). The en bloc resection includes internal reproductive organs, rectosigmoid colon, urinary bladder and distal ureters. Pelvic exenteration is classified into 3 types; anterior pelvic exenteration, posterior pelvic exe...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine whether obesity is associated with less postural stability in young adults, and whether it is influenced by anterior pelvic tilt angle and sensory dysfunction. METHODS Center of gravity (COG) velocity and total sway distance with eyes open or eyes closed on firm or foam floors were determined in 12 obese individuals and 12 individuals with...

A primary function of the pelvis is to transfer the loads generated by body weight and gravity during standing, walking, sitting and other functional tasks. How well this load is managed dictates how efficient function will be. The word ‘stability’ is often used to describe effective load transfer and requires optimal function of three systems: the passive (form closure), active (force closure)...

Pelvic fistulas may result from obstetric complications, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic malignancy, pelvic radiation therapy, pelvic surgery, or other traumatic causes, and their symptoms may be distressing. In our experience, various types of pelvic fistulas are identified after pelvic disease or pelvic surgery. Because of its close proximity, the majority of such fistulas occur in the pel...

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the long-term effects a static versus proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching protocols by means spinometry and baropodometry. We hypothesized that PNF may be more effective than in supporting dynamic balance. Methods Thirty-six sport science students were divided into three groups: first group attended warm-up protoco...

the laparoscopic findings of 32 patients with chronic pelvic pain were compared with findings of 62 pain free women who were candidates for laparoscopic tubal sterilization. the most common findings, normal pelvis, was found in 50% of patients and 80.6% of controls that was statistically significant (p<0.01). there was no significant difference with pelvic adhesions, polycystic ovaries, pelvic ...

The flying fish (family Exocoetidae) is an exceptional marine flying vertebrate, utilizing the advantages of moving in two different media, i.e. swimming in water and flying in air. Despite some physical limitations by moving in both water and air, the flying fish has evolved to have good aerodynamic designs (such as the hypertrophied fins and cylindrical body with a ventrally flattened surface...