Prototype of a Medical Device: Intravaginal Force Measurement Device

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2023

Authors

Pinheiro, F (Author) Other; Silva, ME (Author) FEUP; Fernandes, AA (Author) Other; Coelho, A (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: Lecture Notes in Bioengineering

Pages: 289-299

10th Congress of the Portuguese Society of Biomechanics, CNB 2023

Figueira da Foz, 5 May 2023 through 6 May 2023

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Authenticus ID: P-010-6CH

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-47790-4_27

Abstract (EN): Pelvic organ prolapse, commonly referred to as POP, is a condition that gradually impacts women, resulting in an increased demand for creating new tools and materials for faster and more effective diagnosis and treatment. The currently being tested device consists of a medical speculum that includes multiple sensors affixed to the external surfaces of its blades. These sensors aim to measure the tension and strength of the vaginal walls. The obtained values from the developed device showed similar levels whether tested on tissue samples, ex vivo, or in animal models, in vivo. These measurements varied between 0.15 and 1.33 N, showing a tendency to rise as the speculum was opened more extensively. This developed device has the capacity to detect changes in force distribution across different positions. The device consistently delivered dependable measurements, which has encouraged us to persist enhancing and validating its performance. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10