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Quantification of Levator Ani Hiatus Enlargement by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Males and Females with Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Published on: April 17, 2019
[Imaging of the pelvic floor : The gynaecological perspective]
Teresa Anzböck1, Dominique Koensgen2
1Klinik für Gynäkologie und gynäkologische Onkologie, Sektion für Urogynäkologie, Universitätsklinikum Bonn, Venusberg-Campus 1, 53127, Bonn, Deutschland.
Background:
Pelvic floor dysfunction is common in women.
Objectives:
To describe the role of ultrasound in the urogynecological examination and imaging of the pelvic floor.
Materials And Methods:
Analysis and summary of current recommendations and literature on the role of pelvic floor ultrasound.
Results:
Pelvic floor ultrasound is a dynamic and real-time imaging modality. It is readily available, allows for a realistic assessment of anatomy and morphology, and poses minimal patient burden.
Conclusions:
Pelvic floor ultrasound is of great value in preoperative diagnostics as well as in the postoperative management of complications.
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