MR defecography for obstructed defecation syndrome
Patients with obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) form an important subset of patients with chronic constipation. Evaluation and treatment of these patients has traditionally been difficult.
Ravikumar B Thapar +4 more
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MR Defecography Improves Diagnosis of Postoperative Pelvic Floor Dysfunction After Gynecological Surgery [PDF]
Pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is one of the most significant postoperative consequences in gynecological surgery, leading to impaired bowel function, structural alteration, and reduced quality of life.
Rosa Alba Pugliesi +9 more
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Diagnostic Value of the Anal Endoluminal Functional Luminal Imaging Probe for the Diagnosis of Anismus: An Exploratory Study [PDF]
The anal EndoFLIP exhibited a good ability to distinguish patients with anismus from those without based on the composite reference standard (anorectal manometry, surface electromyography, and defecography). ABSTRACT Background and Aims The aim of this exploratory study was to evaluate the performance of the anal EndoFLIP in diagnosing anismus in ...
Charlotte Desprez +7 more
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European Guidelines on Multidisciplinary Management of Obstructed Defecation Syndrome—ESCP, UEG, ESGAR, EAGEN, ESGENA, ESNM and ESPCG [PDF]
ABSTRACT Introduction The goal of this project was to develop a joint European clinical practice guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS), based on the best available evidence. These guidelines are intended to support all healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with ODS, such as general ...
Gaetano Gallo +19 more
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The goal of this study was to compare conventional X-ray defecography and dynamic magnetic resonance (MR) defecography in the diagnosis of pelvic floor prolapse of the posterior compartment.Fifty women with a mean age of 65.5 years (range: 53-72 years) who underwent X-ray defecography and MR defecography for clinical suspicion of posterior compartment ...
Nassima Ramdane, E Poncelet, J Salleron
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Barium studies are one of the best investigations for evaluating submucosal and extrinsic mass lesions. However, barium studies bring less money, are operator dependent and one of the more difficult investigations for radiologists to master.
Sheo Kumar +2 more
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Background Dynamic pelvic floor assessment is essential for diagnosing functional disorders. MR defecography has emerged as a superior imaging technique due to its detailed visualization capabilities during defecation.
Sanket Vinubhai Davra +2 more
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Computerized videodefecography versus defecography: do we need radiographs?
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Defecography has been recognized as a valuable method for evaluating patients with evacuation disorders. It consists of the use of static radiography and fluoroscopy to record different situations within anorectal dynamics ...
Carlos Walter Sobrado +5 more
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Comparison of 3-Dimensional Pelvic Floor Ultrasonography and Defecography for Assessment of Posterior Pelvic Floor Disorders [PDF]
Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of 3-dimensional (3D) pelvic floor ultrasonography and compare it with defecography in assessment of posterior pelvic disorders.
Hong Yoon Jeong +4 more
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The added value of conventional defecography and MRI defecography in clinical decision making on treatment for posterior compartment prolapse [PDF]
Introduction and hypothesis: Conventional defecography and MRI defecography can be requested as an additional test for diagnosing and differentiating the type of posterior compartment prolapse and/or obstructive defecation disorders.
Nijland, Dionne M. +16 more
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