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Introduction: The aim of the study is to evaluate the use of pelvic floor (PF) ultrasound and vaginal inspection in the quantification of prolapse and to compare findings with magnetic resonance (MR) defecography in a blind study.
Bara Barakat +3 more
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Abstract Objective The aim of the current study was to assess whether Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS) score could provide additional unique information to the Wexner score when assessing fecal incontinence (FI) in women with previous obstetric injury, thus providing a better foundation for treatment decisions.
Louise Almkvist +2 more
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What is the value of proctography for diagnostic of outlet obstruction?
The diagnosis of constipation is complicated due to the multiplicity and complexity of the causes. Regarding diagnostic tests, proctography is the best choice because it provides information on functions and visualization of abnormalities.
Maria Auxiliadora Prolungatti Cesar +4 more
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Pelvic organ prolapse is highly prevalent in women with spina bifida. [PDF]
Abstract Introduction Women with spina bifida often experience neurological impairments leading to pelvic organ dysfunction, including difficulties with bladder and bowel emptying that necessitate frequent Valsalva manoeuvres. These factors, combined with pelvic floor weakness, may increase the risk of pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
Dubois A +10 more
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Defecographic Findings in Patients with Severe Idiopathic Chronic Constipation
Background/Aims: Chronic constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder diagnosed using Rome III criteria. Defecography is a radiographic method used to identify anatomic abnormalities of anorectum.
Rahmatollah Rafiei +5 more
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Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of the female pelvic floor—a pictorial review
Pelvic floor dysfunctions represent a range of functional disorders that frequently occur in adult women, carrying a significant burden on the quality of life, and its incidence tends to increase attending to the expected aging of the population.
João Cunha Salvador +3 more
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Descending perineum syndrome in children: Pathophysiology and diagnosis
Objective: to propose a safer, simpler, and more exact method for the diagnosis of descending perineum syndrome (DPS).Material and methods. A total of 194 patients aged 5 days to 15 years were examined and divided into 2 groups: Group 1 consisted of 65 ...
M. D. Levin
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Background Growing attention of pelvic floor disorders has led to development of new imaging techniques, with increasing importance of ultrasonography.
Mahmoud Abdel Latif +3 more
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Predictive Factors for Recurrence of External Rectal Prolapse after Laparoscopic Ventral Rectopexy
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate factors that contribute to the recurrence of external rectal prolapse (ERP) following laparoscopic ventral rectopexy (LVR). Methods: All patients who underwent LVR using synthetic meshes between 2011 and 2018 were
Akira Tsunoda +3 more
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Background Pelvic floor dysfunction affects the lifestyle of women worldwide; the aim of this study is to evaluate the role of static MRI and dynamic MR defecography in the diagnosis of the posterior compartment of pelvic floor dysfunction.
Dina G. Abdelzaher +4 more
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