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Four-contrast defecography: pelvic "floor-oscopy"

W E Altringer1, T J Saclarides, J M Dominguez

  • 1Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612, USA.

Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|July 1, 1995
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Physical examination for pelvic floor relaxation disorders is often inaccurate, particularly for vaginal eversions. Four-contrast defecography enhances diagnostic precision for pelvic floor defects, aiding surgical planning.

Area of Science:

  • Pelvic floor disorders
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Women's health

Background:

  • Pelvic floor relaxation disorders (PFRDs) affect many women, impacting quality of life.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and surgical planning.
  • Current diagnostic methods, including physical examination, may have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the accuracy of physical examination in diagnosing PFRDs.
  • To compare physical examination findings with four-contrast defecography results.
  • To determine the diagnostic utility of four-contrast defecography in women with PFRDs.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty-two women with symptoms of PFRDs underwent four-contrast defecography.
  • Oral, vaginal, bladder, and rectal contrast agents were used.

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  • Radiographic findings were compared against physical examination diagnoses.

    • Main Results:

    • Four-contrast defecography altered the diagnosis in 75% of patients.
    • Physical examination missed unsuspected defects in a significant percentage of patients (e.g., 63% for cystoceles, 46% for enteroceles, 73% for rectoceles).
    • Accuracy of physical examination was lower for posterior vaginal eversions (61%) compared to anterior defects (74%).

    Conclusions:

    • Physical examination is frequently inaccurate for diagnosing PFRDs, especially large vaginal eversions.
    • Four-contrast defecography significantly improves diagnostic accuracy.
    • This imaging modality helps identify all pelvic floor defects preoperatively, guiding surgical approach.