Final answer:
Colporrhaphy is the medical term for an anterior and posterior repair, a surgical procedure used to correct weakened or damaged vaginal walls such as those found in cystocele and rectocele conditions. The correct answer is b) Colporrhaphy:
Step-by-step explanation:
Colporrhaphy is the surgical procedure commonly referred to as an anterior and posterior repair:
During childbirth or due to other stressors on the perineum, vaginal walls may become weakened or damaged. The anterior repair is focused on repairing a cystocele, which is the bulging of the bladder into the vagina. The posterior repair addresses a rectocele, where the rectal wall protrudes into the vagina. These conditions often necessitate surgical intervention to restore the structure and function of the vaginal walls and supporting tissues. While an episiotomy or perineal tear during childbirth may be sutured to facilitate healing, a colporrhaphy may be later required if significant prolapse or weakness develops as a result of childbirth or other factors.
For example, if a woman is experiencing symptoms of a cystocele, such as pelvic pressure or a bulge in the vagina, her doctor may recommend an anterior and posterior repair (colporrhaphy) to correct the condition.