Alison Catherine Weidner

Alison Catherine Weidner
Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

I am an active clinician/researcher treating women with various forms of pelvic floor dysfunction throughout my career. I maintain a busy clinical practice and particularly enjoy and excel at clinical and surgical training of Iearners at all levels in the medical setting.

Early in my career I designed and executed innovative clinical research with broad-reaching impact on our knowledge of the mechanism of neuromuscular injury to the pelvic floor and its ultimate contribution to pelvic floor dysfunction. Currently, my clinical research efforts are dedicated to designing and implementing innovative studies with other investigators within the NICHD-funded Pelvic Floor Disorders Network with direct influence on clinical management of common pelvic disorders.

I completed the Duke masters' program in Clinical Informatics to inform my efforts to support my department's goals for building a Women's Health Data Sciences program.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2017

Contact Information

5324 McFarland Drive Suite 310, Box 3192, Durham, NC 27707
5324 McFarland Drive Suite 310, Box 3192, Durham, NC 27707
(919) 401-1000

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Subspecialty Certification, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2013 - 2019
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Certification, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000 - 2019
- M.M.C.i., Duke University School of Medicine 2018
- Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital 1992 - 1996
- M.D., Duke University 1992
Medical Licensure
- 96-00272. North Carolina. 2019
Duke Appointment History
- Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2009 - 2017
- Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology 1999 - 2009
- Chief, Division of Urogynecology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Urogynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2000 - 2007
- Associate in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Benign Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology 1996 - 1999
Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
- 2017- Director of Informatics, Department of OBGYN
  
  2016                         Academic Leadership, Innovation, and Collaborative Engagement (ALICE) program for mid-career women faculty at Duke
  
  2015-2017               Duke University Academic Council
  
  2013-2014                Chancellor’s Clinical Leadership in Academic Medicine Program
  
  2012-Nov 2017        Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Department of OBGYN
  
  2000-2007                Chief, Division of GYN Specialties/Urogynecology
Recognition
Awards & Honors
Expertise
Subject Headings
Research
Selected Grants
- Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) Pelvic Floor Disorders Network (PFDN) Clinical Site awarded by National Institutes of Health 2007 - 2021
- Advancing the Measurement and Classification of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction awarded by National Institutes of Health 2012 - 2019
- LO BOT Study awarded by Allergan, Inc. 2017 - 2018
- Neuromuscular Injury and Recovery after Vaginal Delivery awarded by National Institutes of Health 1999 - 2005
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Askew, Amy L., Anthony G. Visco, Alison C. Weidner, Tracy Truong, Nazema Y. Siddiqui, and Megan S. Bradley. “Does Mesh Weight Affect Time to Failure After Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy?.” Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, October 12, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1097/spv.0000000000000632.
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  - Rogers, Rebecca G., Tracy L. Nolen, Alison C. Weidner, Holly E. Richter, J Eric Jelovsek, Jonathan P. Shepherd, Heidi S. Harvie, et al. “Open sacrocolpopexy and vaginal apical repair: retrospective comparison of success and serious complications..” International Urogynecology Journal 29, no. 8 (August 2018): 1101–10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-018-3666-7.
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  - Rogers, R. G., T. L. Nolen, A. C. Weidner, H. E. Richter, J. E. Jelovsek, J. P. Shepherd, H. S. Harvie, et al. “Surgical outcomes after apical repair for vault compared with uterovaginal prolapse.” Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 73, no. 6 (June 1, 2018): 347–48. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000540074.90297.96.
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  - Vaughan, Monique H., Nazema Y. Siddiqui, Laura K. Newcomb, Alison C. Weidner, Amie Kawasaki, Anthony G. Visco, and Megan S. Bradley. “Surgical Alteration of Genital Hiatus Size and Anatomic Failure After Vaginal Vault Suspension..” Obstetrics and Gynecology 131, no. 6 (June 2018): 1137–44. https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0000000000002593.
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  - Jelovsek, J Eric, Matthew D. Barber, Linda Brubaker, Peggy Norton, Marie Gantz, Holly E. Richter, Alison Weidner, et al. “Effect of Uterosacral Ligament Suspension vs Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation With or Without Perioperative Behavioral Therapy for Pelvic Organ Vaginal Prolapse on Surgical Outcomes and Prolapse Symptoms at 5 Years in the OPTIMAL Randomized Clinical Trial..” Jama 319, no. 15 (April 2018): 1554–65. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2018.2827.
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  - Rogers, Rebecca G., Tracy L. Nolen, Alison C. Weidner, Holly E. Richter, J Eric Jelovsek, Jonathan P. Shepherd, Heidi S. Harvie, et al. “Surgical Outcomes After Apical Repair for Vault Compared With Uterovaginal Prolapse..” Obstetrics and Gynecology 131, no. 3 (March 2018): 475–83. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000002492.
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  - Komesu, Yuko M., Cindy L. Amundsen, Holly E. Richter, Stephen W. Erickson, Mary F. Ackenbom, Uduak U. Andy, Vivian W. Sung, et al. “Refractory urgency urinary incontinence treatment in women: impact of age on outcomes and complications..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 218, no. 1 (January 2018): 111.e1-111.e9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2017.10.006.
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  - Weidner, Alison C., Matthew D. Barber, Alayne Markland, David D. Rahn, Yvonne Hsu, Elizabeth R. Mueller, Sharon Jakus-Waldman, et al. “Perioperative Behavioral Therapy and Pelvic Muscle Strengthening Do Not Enhance Quality of Life After Pelvic Surgery: Secondary Report of a Randomized Controlled Trial..” Physical Therapy 97, no. 11 (November 2017): 1075–83. https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzx077.
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  - Polin, Michael R., Amie Kawasaki, Cindy L. Amundsen, Alison C. Weidner, and Nazema Y. Siddiqui. “Do Mixed-Flora Preoperative Urine Cultures Matter?.” Southern Medical Journal 110, no. 6 (June 2017): 426–29. https://doi.org/10.14423/smj.0000000000000659.
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  - Sung, Vivian W., Diane Borello-France, Gena Dunivan, Marie Gantz, Emily S. Lukacz, Pamela Moalli, Diane K. Newman, et al. “Methods for a multicenter randomized trial for mixed urinary incontinence: rationale and patient-centeredness of the ESTEEM trial..” International Urogynecology Journal 27, no. 10 (October 2016): 1479–90. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-016-3031-7.
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  - Lukacz, Emily S., Lauren Klein Warren, Holly E. Richter, Linda Brubaker, Matthew D. Barber, Peggy Norton, Alison C. Weidner, John N. Nguyen, and Marie G. Gantz. “Quality of Life and Sexual Function 2 Years After Vaginal Surgery for Prolapse..” Obstetrics and Gynecology 127, no. 6 (June 2016): 1071–79. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000001442.
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  - Eric Jelovsek, J., Alayne D. Markland, William E. Whitehead, Matthew D. Barber, Diane K. Newman, Rebecca G. Rogers, Keisha Dyer, et al. “Controlling anal incontinence in women by performing anal exercises with biofeedback or loperamide (CAPABLe) trial: Design and methods..” Contemporary Clinical Trials 44 (September 2015): 164–74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2015.08.009.
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  - Richter, Holly E., Charles W. Nager, Kathryn L. Burgio, Ryan Whitworth, Alison C. Weidner, Joseph Schaffer, Halina M. Zyczynski, et al. “Incidence and Predictors of Anal Incontinence After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury in Primiparous Women..” Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 21, no. 4 (July 2015): 182–89. https://doi.org/10.1097/SPV.0000000000000160.
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  - Lukacz, E. S., L. K. Warren, H. E. Richter, L. Brubaker, M. D. Barber, P. Norton, A. C. Weidner, J. N. Nguyen, M. G. Gantz, and S. F. Meikle. “LONG-TERM QUALITY OF LIFE AND SEXUAL FUNCTION AFTER VAGINAL SURGERY FOR APICAL PROLAPSE.” International Urogynecology Journal 26 (June 1, 2015): S117–18.
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  - Weidner, A. C., M. D. Barber, A. D. Markland, D. D. Rahn, Y. Hsu, E. R. Mueller, S. Jakus-Waldman, et al. “PERIOPERATIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY & PELVIC MUSCLE STRENGTHENING DOES NOT IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER APICAL PROLAPSE SURGERY: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL.” International Urogynecology Journal 26 (June 1, 2015): S59–61.
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  - Dieter, Alexis A., Marcella G. Willis-Gray, Alison C. Weidner, Anthony G. Visco, and Evan R. Myers. “Vaginal native tissue repair versus transvaginal mesh repair for apical prolapse: how utilizing different methods of analysis affects the estimated trade-off between reoperation for mesh exposure/erosion and reoperation for recurrent prolapse..” International Urogynecology Journal 26, no. 5 (May 2015): 721–27. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-014-2578-4.
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  - Markland, Alayne, Lu Wang, J Eric Jelovsek, Linda Brubaker, Ashook Tuteja, Alison C. Weidner, Andelka LoSavio, Marlene Corton, Susan Meikle, and Holly E. Richter. “Symptom improvement in women after fecal incontinence treatments: a multicenter cohort study of the pelvic floor disorders network..” Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 21, no. 1 (January 2015): 46–52. https://doi.org/10.1097/SPV.0000000000000099.
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  - Brubaker, Linda, Charles W. Nager, Holly E. Richter, Alison C. Weidner, Yvonne Hsu, Clifford Y. Wai, Marie Paraiso, et al. “Effectiveness of blinding: sham suprapubic incisions in a randomized trial of retropubic midurethral sling in women undergoing vaginal prolapse surgery..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 211, no. 5 (November 2014): 554.e1-554.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2014.07.009.
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  - Dieter, Alexis A., Autumn L. Edenfield, Alison C. Weidner, Pamela J. Levin, and Nazema Y. Siddiqui. “Does concomitant anterior/apical repair during midurethral sling improve the overactive bladder component of mixed incontinence?.” International Urogynecology Journal 25, no. 9 (September 2014): 1269–75. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-014-2400-3.
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  - Dieter, A. A., A. C. Weidner, M. Willis-Gray, A. G. Visco, and E. R. Myers. “TRADITIONAL REPAIR VERSUS MESH AUGMENTATION: ESTIMATING THE TRADE-OFF BETWEEN REOPERATION FOR MESH EXPOSURE VS REOPERATION FOR RECURRENT PROLAPSE.” International Urogynecology Journal 25 (July 1, 2014): S29–30.
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  - Dieter, Alexis A., Autumn L. Edenfield, Alison C. Weidner, and Nazema Y. Siddiqui. “How does site of pelvic organ prolapse repair affect overactive bladder symptoms?.” Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 20, no. 4 (July 2014): 203–7. https://doi.org/10.1097/spv.0000000000000087.
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  - Polin, M. R., A. L. Edenfield, A. A. Dieter, C. L. Amundsen, A. G. Visco, and A. C. Weidner. “PREDICTORS OF POSITIVE PREOPERATIVE URINE CULTURES IN ASYMPTOMATIC WOMEN UNDERGOING UROGYNECOLOGIC SURGERY..” International Urogynecology Journal 25 (July 1, 2014): S146–47.
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  - Walter, Paige J., Alexis A. Dieter, Nazema Y. Siddiqui, Alison C. Weidner, and Jennifer M. Wu. “Perioperative anticholinergic medications and risk of catheterization after urogynecologic surgery..” Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 20, no. 3 (May 2014): 163–67. https://doi.org/10.1097/spv.0000000000000075.
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  - Barber, Matthew D., Linda Brubaker, Kathryn L. Burgio, Holly E. Richter, Ingrid Nygaard, Alison C. Weidner, Shawn A. Menefee, et al. “Comparison of 2 transvaginal surgical approaches and perioperative behavioral therapy for apical vaginal prolapse: the OPTIMAL randomized trial..” Jama 311, no. 10 (March 2014): 1023–34. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2014.1719.
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  - Dieter, A. A., A. L. Edenfield, A. C. Weidner, P. J. Levin, and N. Y. Siddiqui. “Does concomitant anterior/apical repair during midurethral sling improve the overactive bladder component of mixed incontinence?.” International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 25, no. 9 (January 1, 2014): 1269–75. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-014-2400-3.
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  - Weidner, A. C. “Botulinum toxin type a (BOTOX) for refractory myofascial pelvic pain.” Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 69, no. 1 (January 1, 2014): 20–21. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000442821.57731.8a.
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  - Weidner, A. C. “Long-term efficacy and safety of questionnaire-based initiation of urgency urinary incontinence treatment.” Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 69, no. 1 (January 1, 2014): 22–24. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ogx.0000442822.65354.e3.
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  - Funk, Michele Jonsson, Antony G. Visco, Alison C. Weidner, Virginia Pate, and Jennifer M. Wu. “Long-Term Outcomes of Vaginal Mesh vs. Native Tissue Repair for Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse.” Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety 22 (October 1, 2013): 12–13.
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  - Jonsson Funk, Michele, Anthony G. Visco, Alison C. Weidner, Virginia Pate, and Jennifer M. Wu. “Long-term outcomes of vaginal mesh versus native tissue repair for anterior vaginal wall prolapse..” International Urogynecology Journal 24, no. 8 (August 2013): 1279–85. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-013-2043-9.
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  - Borello-France, Diane, Kathryn L. Burgio, Patricia S. Goode, Wen Ye, Alison C. Weidner, Emily S. Lukacz, John-Eric Jelovsek, et al. “Adherence to behavioral interventions for stress incontinence: rates, barriers, and predictors..” Physical Therapy 93, no. 6 (June 2013): 757–73. https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20120072.
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  - Kawasaki, Amie, Elizabeth G. Corey, Robin A. Laskey, Alison C. Weidner, Nazema Y. Siddiqui, and Jennifer M. Wu. “Obesity as a risk for the recurrence of anterior vaginal wall prolapse after anterior colporrhaphy..” The Journal of Reproductive Medicine 58, no. 5–6 (May 2013): 195–99.
  - Edenfield, Autumn L., Cindy L. Amundsen, Alison C. Weidner, Jennifer M. Wu, Amy George, and Nazema Y. Siddiqui. “Vaginal prolapse recurrence after uterosacral ligament suspension in normal-weight compared with overweight and obese women..” Obstetrics and Gynecology 121, no. 3 (March 2013): 554–59. https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0b013e3182839eeb.
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  - Weidner, Alison C., Jennifer M. Wu, Amie Kawasaki, and Evan R. Myers. “Computer modeling informs study design: vaginal estrogen to prevent mesh erosion after different routes of prolapse surgery..” International Urogynecology Journal 24, no. 3 (March 2013): 441–45. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1877-x.
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  - Jonsson Funk, Michele, Autumn L. Edenfield, Virginia Pate, Anthony G. Visco, Alison C. Weidner, and Jennifer M. Wu. “Trends in use of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 208, no. 1 (January 2013): 79.e1-79.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2012.11.008.
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  - Sirls, Larry T., Holly E. Richter, Heather J. Litman, Kimberly Kenton, Gary E. Lemack, Emily S. Lukacz, Stephen R. Kraus, et al. “The effect of urodynamic testing on clinical diagnosis, treatment plan and outcomes in women undergoing stress urinary incontinence surgery..” The Journal of Urology 189, no. 1 (January 2013): 204–9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2012.09.050.
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  - Levin, Pamela J., Jennifer M. Wu, Amie Kawasaki, Alison C. Weidner, and Cindy L. Amundsen. “The efficacy of posterior tibial nerve stimulation for the treatment of overactive bladder in women: a systematic review..” International Urogynecology Journal 23, no. 11 (November 2012): 1591–97. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1712-4.
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  - Wu, Jennifer M., Anthony G. Visco, Elizabeth A. Grass, Damian M. Craig, Rebekah G. Fulton, Carol Haynes, Alison C. Weidner, and Svati H. Shah. “Matrix metalloproteinase-9 genetic polymorphisms and the risk for advanced pelvic organ prolapse..” Obstetrics and Gynecology 120, no. 3 (September 2012): 587–93. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e318262234b.
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  - Kawasaki, Amie, Jennifer M. Wu, Cindy L. Amundsen, Alison C. Weidner, John P. Judd, Ethan M. Balk, and Nazema Y. Siddiqui. “Do urodynamic parameters predict persistent postoperative stress incontinence after midurethral sling? A systematic review..” International Urogynecology Journal 23, no. 7 (July 2012): 813–22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-1693-3.
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  - Barber, Matthew D., Alison C. Weidner, Andrew I. Sokol, Cindy L. Amundsen, J Eric Jelovsek, Mickey M. Karram, Mark Ellerkmann, et al. “Single-incision mini-sling compared with tension-free vaginal tape for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence: a randomized controlled trial..” Obstetrics and Gynecology 119, no. 2 Pt 1 (February 2012): 328–37. https://doi.org/10.1097/aog.0b013e318242a849.
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  - Wu, Jennifer M., Mihir P. Gandhi, Aparna D. Shah, Jatin Y. Shah, Rebekah G. Fulton, and Alison C. Weidner. “Trends in inpatient urinary incontinence surgery in the USA, 1998-2007..” International Urogynecology Journal 22, no. 11 (November 2011): 1437–43. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-1509-x.
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  - Bradley, Sarah L., Alison C. Weidner, Nazema Y. Siddiqui, Mihir P. Gandhi, and Jennifer M. Wu. “Shifts in national rates of inpatient prolapse surgery emphasize current coding inadequacies..” Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 17, no. 4 (July 2011): 204–8. https://doi.org/10.1097/SPV.0b013e3182254cf1.
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  - Barber, Matthew D., Zhen Chen, Emily Lukacz, Alayne Markland, Clifford Wai, Linda Brubaker, Ingrid Nygaard, Alison Weidner, Nancy K. Janz, and Cathie Spino. “Further validation of the short form versions of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI) and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ)..” Neurourology and Urodynamics 30, no. 4 (April 2011): 541–46. https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.20934.
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  - Handa, Victoria L., Emily Whitcomb, Alison C. Weidner, Ingrid Nygaard, Linda Brubaker, Catherine S. Bradley, Marie Fidela R. Paraiso, et al. “Sexual function before and after non-surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence..” Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 17, no. 1 (January 2011): 30–35. https://doi.org/10.1097/SPV.0b013e318205e263.
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  - Siddiqui, Nazema Y., Terence R. T. Mitchell, Rex C. Bentley, and Alison C. Weidner. “Neural entrapment during uterosacral ligament suspension: an anatomic study of female cadavers..” Obstet Gynecol 116, no. 3 (September 2010): 708–13. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181ec658a.
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  - Heilbrun, Marta E., Ingrid E. Nygaard, Mark E. Lockhart, Holly E. Richter, Morton B. Brown, Kimberley S. Kenton, David D. Rahn, et al. “Correlation between levator ani muscle injuries on magnetic resonance imaging and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and urinary incontinence in primiparous women..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 202, no. 5 (May 2010): 488.e1-488.e6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2010.01.002.
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  - Richter, Holly E., Kathryn L. Burgio, Linda Brubaker, Ingrid E. Nygaard, Wen Ye, Alison Weidner, Catherine S. Bradley, et al. “Continence pessary compared with behavioral therapy or combined therapy for stress incontinence: a randomized controlled trial..” Obstetrics and Gynecology 115, no. 3 (March 2010): 609–17. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181d055d4.
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  - Weidner, Alison C., Mary M. T. South, Donald B. Sanders, and Sandra S. Stinnett. “Change in urethral sphincter neuromuscular function during pregnancy persists after delivery..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 201, no. 5 (November 2009): 529.e1-529.e6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2009.07.022.
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  - Whitehead, William E., Lori Borrud, Patricia S. Goode, Susan Meikle, Elizabeth R. Mueller, Ashok Tuteja, Alison Weidner, Milena Weinstein, Wen Ye, and Wen Pelvic Floor Disorders Network. “Fecal incontinence in US adults: epidemiology and risk factors..” Gastroenterology 137, no. 2 (August 2009): 512-517.e2. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.gastro.2009.04.054.
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  - South, Mary M. T., Jennifer M. Wu, George D. Webster, Alison C. Weidner, Jennifer J. Roelands, and Cindy L. Amundsen. “Early vs late midline sling lysis results in greater improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 200, no. 5 (May 2009): 564.e1-564.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2008.11.018.
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  - South, Mary M. T., Sandra S. Stinnett, Donald B. Sanders, and Alison C. Weidner. “Levator ani denervation and reinnervation 6 months after childbirth..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 200, no. 5 (May 2009): 519.e1-519.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2008.12.044.
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  - Barber, Matthew D., Linda Brubaker, Shawn Menefee, Peggy Norton, Diane Borello-France, Edward Varner, Joseph Schaffer, et al. “Operations and pelvic muscle training in the management of apical support loss (OPTIMAL) trial: design and methods..” Contemporary Clinical Trials 30, no. 2 (March 2009): 178–89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2008.12.001.
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  - Romero, A. A., M. G. Jamison, and A. C. Weidner. “Are single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with pelvic organ prolapse?.” Journal of Pelvic Medicine and Surgery 14, no. 1 (January 1, 2008): 37–43. https://doi.org/10.1097/SPV.0b013e3181637a49.
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  - Downing, Keith T., Lennox P. Hoyte, Simon K. Warfield, and Alison C. Weidner. “Racial differences in pelvic floor muscle thickness in asymptomatic nulliparas as seen on magnetic resonance imaging-based three-dimensional color thickness mapping..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 197, no. 6 (December 2007): 625.e1-625.e4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2007.08.015.
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  - Foster, Raymond T., Kristy M. Borawski, Mary M. South, Alison C. Weidner, George D. Webster, and Cindy L. Amundsen. “A randomized, controlled trial evaluating 2 techniques of postoperative bladder testing after transvaginal surgery..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 197, no. 6 (December 2007): 627.e1-627.e4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2007.08.017.
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  - South, Mary M. T., Raymond T. Foster, George D. Webster, Alison C. Weidner, and Cindy L. Amundsen. “Surgical excision of eroded mesh after prior abdominal sacrocolpopexy..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 197, no. 6 (December 2007): 615.e1-615.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2007.08.012.
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  - South, M. M. T., M. G. Jamison, and A. C. Weidner. “Outcomes after combined perineoplasty with overlapping anal sphincteroplasty for fecal incontinence.” Journal of Pelvic Medicine and Surgery 13, no. 6 (November 1, 2007): 345–49. https://doi.org/10.1097/SPV.0b013e31815a4463.
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  - Jamison, Margaret G., Alison C. Weidner, Audrey A. Romero, and Cindy L. Amundsen. “Lack of psychological resilience: an important correlate for urinary incontinence..” International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 18, no. 10 (October 2007): 1127–32. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-007-0315-y.
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  - Barber, Matthew D., Cindy L. Amundsen, Marie F. R. Paraiso, Alison C. Weidner, Audrey Romero, and Mark D. Walters. “Quality of life after surgery for genital prolapse in elderly women: obliterative and reconstructive surgery..” International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 18, no. 7 (July 2007): 799–806. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-006-0240-5.
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  - Branham, Virginia, John Thomas, Tracy Jaffe, Michele Crockett, Mary South, Margaret Jamison, and Alison Weidner. “Levator ani abnormality 6 weeks after delivery persists at 6 months..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 197, no. 1 (July 2007): 65.e1-65.e6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2007.02.040.
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  - Foster, Raymond T., Matthew D. Barber, Marie Fidela R. Parasio, Mark D. Walters, Alison C. Weidner, and Cindy L. Amundsen. “A prospective assessment of overactive bladder symptoms in a cohort of elderly women who underwent transvaginal surgery for advanced pelvic organ prolapse..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 197, no. 1 (July 2007): 82.e1-82.e4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2007.02.049.
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  - Wu, Jennifer M., Anthony G. Visco, Alison C. Weidner, and Evan R. Myers. “Is Burch colposuspension ever cost-effective compared with tension-free vaginal tape for stress incontinence?.” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 197, no. 1 (July 2007): 62.e1-62.e5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2007.02.039.
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  - Flynn, Michael K., Alison C. Weidner, and Cindy L. Amundsen. “Sensory nerve injury after uterosacral ligament suspension..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 195, no. 6 (December 2006): 1869–72. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2006.06.059.
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  - Weidner, A. C., M. G. Jamison, V. Branham, M. M. South, K. M. Borawski, and A. A. Romero. “Neuropathic injury to the levator ani occurs in 1 in 4 primiparous women..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 195, no. 6 (December 2006): 1851–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2006.06.062.
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  - Hoyte, Lennox, John Thomas, Raymond T. Foster, Susan Shott, Marianna Jakab, and Alison C. Weidner. “Racial differences in pelvic morphology among asymptomatic nulliparous women as seen on three-dimensional magnetic resonance images..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 193, no. 6 (December 2005): 2035–40. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2005.06.060.
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  - Drake, Natalie L., Alison C. Weidner, George D. Webster, and Cindy L. Amundsen. “Patient characteristics and management of dermal allograft extrusions..” International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 16, no. 5 (September 2005): 375–77. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-004-1260-7.
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  - Drake, Natalie L., Michael K. Flynn, Audrey A. Romero, Alison C. Weidner, and Cindy L. Amundsen. “Nocturnal polyuria in women with overactive bladder symptoms and nocturia..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 192, no. 5 (May 2005): 1682–86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2004.11.033.
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  - Flynn, Michael K., Audrey A. Romero, Cindy L. Amundsen, and Alison C. Weidner. “Vascular anatomy of the presacral space: a fresh tissue cadaver dissection..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 192, no. 5 (May 2005): 1501–5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2004.11.019.
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  - Romero, Audrey A., Cindy L. Amundsen, Alison C. Weidner, and George D. Webster. “Transvaginal endoscopic removal of eroded mesh after abdominal sacral colpopexy..” Obstetrics and Gynecology 103, no. 5 Pt 2 (May 2004): 1040–42. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.aog.0000123242.69217.93.
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  - Weber, Anne M., Gunhilde M. Buchsbaum, Bertha Chen, Amanda L. Clark, Margot S. Damaser, Firouz Daneshgari, Gary Davis, et al. “Basic science and translational research in female pelvic floor disorders: proceedings of an NIH-sponsored meeting..” Neurourology and Urodynamics 23, no. 4 (January 2004): 288–301. https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.20048.
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  - Visco, A. G., K. H. Taber, A. C. Weidner, M. D. Barber, and E. R. Myers. “Cost-effectiveness of universal cystoscopy to identify ureteral injury at hysterectomy..” Obstetrics and Gynecology 97, no. 5 Pt 1 (May 2001): 685–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0029-7844(01)01193-0.
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  - Visco, A. G., K. H. Taber, A. C. Weidner, M. D. Barber, and E. R. Myers. “Cost-effectiveness of universal cystoscopy to identify ureteral injury at hysterectomy.” Obstetrics and Gynecology 97, no. 5 (May 2001): 685–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0029-7844(01)01193-0.
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  - Cundiff, G. W., A. C. Weidner, and A. G. Visco. “Effectiveness of laparoscopic cadaveric dissection in enhancing resident comprehension of pelvic anatomy..” Journal of the American College of Surgeons 192, no. 4 (April 2001): 492–97. https://doi.org/10.1016/s1072-7515(01)00815-8.
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  - Visco, A. G., A. C. Weidner, M. D. Barber, E. R. Myers, G. W. Cundiff, R. C. Bump, and W. A. Addison. “Vaginal mesh erosion after abdominal sacral colpopexy..” Am J Obstet Gynecol 184, no. 3 (February 2001): 297–302. https://doi.org/10.1067/mob.2001.109654.
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  - Weber, A. M., P. Abrams, L. Brubaker, G. Cundiff, G. Davis, R. R. Dmochowski, J. Fischer, T. Hull, I. Nygaard, and A. C. Weidner. “The standardization of terminology for researchers in female pelvic floor disorders..” International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 12, no. 3 (January 2001): 178–86. https://doi.org/10.1007/PL00004033.
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  - Weidner, A. C., E. R. Myers, A. G. Visco, G. W. Cundiff, and R. C. Bump. “Which women with stress incontinence require urodynamic evaluation?.” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 184, no. 2 (January 2001): 20–27. https://doi.org/10.1067/mob.2001.108171.
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  - Barber, M. D., A. G. Visco, A. C. Weidner, C. L. Amundsen, and R. C. Bump. “Bilateral uterosacral ligament vaginal vault suspension with site-specific endopelvic fascia defect repair for treatment of pelvic organ prolapse..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 183, no. 6 (December 2000): 1402–10. https://doi.org/10.1067/mob.2000.111298.
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  - Weidner, A. C., M. D. Barber, A. G. Visco, R. C. Bump, and D. B. Sanders. “Pelvic muscle electromyography of levator ani and external anal sphincter in nulliparous women and women with pelvic floor dysfunction..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 183, no. 6 (December 2000): 1390–99. https://doi.org/10.1067/mob.2000.111073.
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  - Weidner, A. C., D. B. Sanders, S. D. Nandedkar, and R. C. Bump. “Quantitative electromyographic analysis of levator ani and external anal sphincter muscles of nulliparous women..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 183, no. 5 (November 2000): 1249–56. https://doi.org/10.1067/mob.2000.107630.
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  - Cundiff, G. W., A. C. Weidner, A. G. Visco, R. C. Bump, and W. A. Addison. “A survey of pessary use by members of the American urogynecologic society..” Obstet Gynecol 95, no. 6 Pt 1 (June 2000): 931–35.
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  - Cundiff, G. W., A. C. Weidner, A. G. Visco, R. C. Bump, and W. A. Addison. “A survey of pessary use by members of the American Urogynecologic Society.” Obstetrics and Gynecology 95, no. 6 (June 2000): 931–35. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0029-7844(00)00788-2.
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  - CUNDIFF, G. W., A. C. WEIDNER, A. G. VISCO, R. C. BUMP, and W. A. ADDISON. “A survey of pessary use by members of the american urogynecologic society.” Obstetrics and Gynecology 95, no. 6 (January 1, 2000): 931–35.
  - Cundiff, G. W., A. C. Weidner, A. G. Visco, W. A. Addison, and R. C. Bump. “An anatomic and functional assessment of the discrete defect rectocele repair.” International Urogynecology Journal 11, no. 4 (January 1, 2000).
  - Visco, A. G., A. C. Weidner, G. W. Cundiff, and R. C. Bump. “Observed patient compliance with a structured outpatient bladder retraining program..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 181, no. 6 (December 1999): 1392–94. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(99)70381-9.
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  - Barber, M. D., G. W. Cundiff, A. C. Weidner, K. W. Coates, R. C. Bump, and W. A. Addison. “Accuracy of clinical assessment of paravaginal defects in women with anterior vaginal wall prolapse..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 181, no. 1 (July 1999): 87–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(99)70440-0.
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  - Cundiff, G. W., A. C. Weidner, A. G. Visco, W. A. Addison, and R. C. Bump. “An anatomic and functional assessment of the discrete defect rectocele repair..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 179, no. 6 Pt 1 (December 1998): 1451–56. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(98)70009-2.
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  - Weidner, A. C., and V. H. Low. “Imaging studies of the pelvic floor..” Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America 25, no. 4 (December 1998): 825–vii. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0889-8545(05)70045-0.
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  - Cundiff, G., A. C. Weidner, and C. B. Hammond. “A comprehensive resident training program in operative endoscopy..” Obstetrics and Gynecology 92, no. 5 (November 1998). https://doi.org/10.1016/s0029-7844(98)00352-4.
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  - Weidner, A. C., E. R. Myers, A. G. Visco, G. W. Cundiff, and R. C. Bump. “Which women with stress urinary incontinence require urodynamic testing prior to surgical management?.” Medical Decision Making 18, no. 4 (October 1, 1998): 456–456.
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  - Cundiff, G. W., A. C. Weidner, A. G. Visco, W. A. Addison, R. C. Bump, and L. Ballard. “An anatomic and functional assessment of the discrete defect rectocele repair.” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 179, no. 6 I (January 1, 1998): 1451–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-9378(98)70009-2.
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  - Cundiff, G., A. C. Weidner, C. B. Hammond, and M. Milad. “A comprehensive resident training program in operative endoscopy [2] (multiple letters).” Obstetrics and Gynecology 92, no. 5 (January 1, 1998).
  - Weidner, A. C., G. W. Cundiff, R. L. Harris, and W. A. Addison. “Sacral osteomyelitis: an unusual complication of abdominal sacral colpopexy..” Obstetrics and Gynecology 90, no. 4 Pt 2 (October 1997): 689–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0029-7844(97)00306-2.
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  - Weidner, A. C., and R. C. Bump. “Terminology of pelvic organ prolapse..” Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology 9, no. 5 (October 1997): 309–12.
  - Bump, R. C., K. W. Coates, G. W. Cundiff, R. L. Harris, and A. C. Weidner. “Diagnosing intrinsic sphincteric deficiency: comparing urethral closure pressure, urethral axis, and Valsalva leak point pressures..” American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 177, no. 2 (August 1997): 303–10. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(97)70191-1.
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  - Weidner, A. C., G. W. Cundiff, R. L. Harris, and W. A. Addison. “Sacral osteomyelitis: An unusual complication of abdominal sacral colpopexy.” Obstetrics and Gynecology 90, no. 4 II SUPPL. (January 1, 1997): 689–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0029-7844(97)00306-2.
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  - Borowitz, M. J., A. Weidner, E. A. Olsen, and L. J. Picker. “Abnormalities of circulating T-cell subpopulations in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen expression on T cells correlates with extent of disease..” Leukemia 7, no. 6 (June 1993): 859–63.
  - Barber, M. D., Z. Chen, E. Lukacz, A. Markland, C. Wai, L. Brubaker, I. Nygaard, A. Weidner, N. K. Janz, and C. Spino. “Further validation of the short form versions of the pelvic floor Distress Inventory (PFDI) and pelvic floor impact questionnaire (PFIQ).” Neurourology and Urodynamics, n.d. https://doi.org/10.1002/nau.20934.
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  - Bradley, Megan S., Jennifer A. Bickhaus, Cindy L. Amundsen, Laura K. Newcomb, Tracy Truong, Alison C. Weidner, and Nazema Y. Siddiqui. “Vaginal Uterosacral Ligament Suspension: A Retrospective Cohort of Absorbable and Permanent Suture Groups..” Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 24, no. 3 (n.d.): 207–12. https://doi.org/10.1097/SPV.0000000000000451.
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- Conference Papers
  - Sirls, L., H. Richter, H. Litman, K. Kenton, G. Lemack, E. Lukacz, S. R. Kraus, et al. “THE EFFECT OF URODYNAMIC TESTING ON CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT PLAN AND OUTCOMES IN WOMEN UNDERGOING STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE SURGERY.” In Neurourology and Urodynamics, 31:1051–52. WILEY-BLACKWELL, 2012.
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  - Markland, Alayne D., Lu Wang, John E. Jelovsek, Linda Brubaker, Ashok K. Tuteja, John T. Wei, Alison C. Weidner, et al. “Long-Term Symptom Improvement in Women After Fecal Incontinence Treatments: A Multicenter Cohort Study of the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network.” In Gastroenterology, 140:S797–S797. W B SAUNDERS CO-ELSEVIER INC, 2011.
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  - Weidner, A. C., V. Branham, M. M. South, K. L. McKiernan-Borawski, M. G. Jamison, and H. A. Muir. “Neuropathic injury to the levator ANI occurs in 1 in 4 primiparous women.” In Anesthesiology, 104:B17–B17. LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS, 2006.
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  - Freed, K. S., A. C. Weidner, V. H. Low, J. P. Heneghan, and C. E. Spritzer. “Magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of the pelvic floor musculature in patients with and without pelvic floor dysfunction.” In Radiology, 217:325–325. RADIOLOGICAL SOC NORTH AMER, 2000.
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- OBGYN 407C: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Sub-Internship 2019
- OBGYN 449C: Clinical Urogynecology 2018
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