Gynecologic examinations in paraplegics
Schneeweiss, W.D.
Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift 134(22): 495-498
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5341 PMID: 6531934 Document Number: 231814
Following the introduction of a gynecological consultant in the Rehabilitation centre of Tobelbad, 102 paraplegic patients have been seen during a period of 30 months in a routine gynecological check-up. More than two thirds of patients with pathological findings did not have any complaint. Therefore they would not have consulted a gynecologist by their own. Among those one carcinoma in situ of the cervix uteri as well as one breast-cancer have been detected as the most severe cases. The difficulties of paraplegics to have gynecological routine check-ups or to continue those after the onset of the disablement is discussed.