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European Urology, 2002
Abstract The female pelvic floor is an anatomic and functional complex of three inter-related systems—vesico-urethral, genital and ano-rectal. Diseases and interventions affecting any of these compartments also impact on the others, and diagnostic and outcome evaluations cannot be restricted to one system.
Paul Hilton, F Haab, Walter Artibani
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Abstract The female pelvic floor is an anatomic and functional complex of three inter-related systems—vesico-urethral, genital and ano-rectal. Diseases and interventions affecting any of these compartments also impact on the others, and diagnostic and outcome evaluations cannot be restricted to one system.
Paul Hilton, F Haab, Walter Artibani
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Responsiveness of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire in women undergoing treatment for pelvic floor disorders [PDF]
International Urogynecology Journal, 2012 This study evaluated the responsiveness and minimal important differences (MID) of the Chinese Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI) and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ) in women undergoing urodynamic stress incontinence (USI) and/or pelvic organ prolapse (POP) treatment.One hundred and fifty-six women were assessed using the PFDI and PFIQ ...
Chan, Symphorosa Shing Chee +5 more
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Imaging Studies of the Pelvic Floor
Postgraduate Obstetrics & Gynecology, 1998A variety of imaging modalities complement the history and physical examination in the investigation of pelvic floor dysfunction in women. Current fluoroscopic techniques, including defocography, can reveal underlying pelvic floor defects by reproducing normal daily activities that cause symptoms.
Vincent H.S. Low, Alison C. Weidner
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Pelvic floor muscle function in women presenting with pelvic floor disorders
International Urogynecology Journal, 2009This observational study was undertaken to determine knowledge, prior instruction, frequency of performance, and ability to perform pelvic floor muscle exercises in a group of women presenting for evaluation of pelvic floor disorders.Three hundred twenty-five women presenting for evaluation of pelvic floor disorders were questioned concerning knowledge
Michael B. Noone +3 more
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[Pelvic floor biofeedback therapy in pelvic floor diseases].
Zhonghua wei chang wai ke za zhi = Chinese journal of gastrointestinal surgery, 2017Pelvic floor biofeedback therapy is safe and effective in chronic constipation, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and pelvic floor pain whereas the heterogeneous indication affects the efficacy evaluation and technical communication. The best indications are as follows: (1) Pelvic floor myogenic dysfunction without severe pelvic organ prolapse ...
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Integrated total pelvic floor ultrasound in pelvic floor defaecatory dysfunction
Colorectal Disease, 2017AbstractAimImaging for pelvic floor defaecatory dysfunction includes defaecation proctography. Integrated total pelvic floor ultrasound (transvaginal, transperineal, endoanal) may be an alternative. This study assesses ultrasound accuracy for the detection of rectocele, intussusception, enterocele and dyssynergy compared with defaecation proctography ...
Alexis Schizas +5 more
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Pelvic floor physical therapy in the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction in women
Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2019Purpose of review To describe the principles of pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT), review the evidence for PFPT as a treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction, and summarize the current recommendations for PFPT as a first-line conservative treatment option for pelvic floor disorders.
Kavita Mishra +2 more
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Management of complex pelvic floor disorders in a multidisciplinary pelvic floor clinic
Colorectal Disease, 2007AbstractObjective To identify symptom clusters, management strategies and survey patient satisfaction in our combined multidisciplinary pelvic floor clinic (PFC).Method Retrospective cohort study, patient satisfaction questionnaire. Sample: Secondary and tertiary referrals with complex pelvic floor disorders.
Ranee Thakar +5 more
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2011
Pelvic floor disorders are mostly a continuum of a disease process resulting from the loss of pelvic floor support. Although these diseases are commonly believed to afflict primarily women, the ease in examination of the pelvic floor in women makes the identification of pelvic floor disorders easier in women than in men.
Guillaume Meurette, Patrick Y. H. Lee
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Pelvic floor disorders are mostly a continuum of a disease process resulting from the loss of pelvic floor support. Although these diseases are commonly believed to afflict primarily women, the ease in examination of the pelvic floor in women makes the identification of pelvic floor disorders easier in women than in men.
Guillaume Meurette, Patrick Y. H. Lee
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2014
The maintenance of the correct integrity of the pelvic floor is fundamental for the physiology of this complex anatomical region, as it is involved in functions such as defecation, urination, sexual activities, especially in women, and in puerperium.
ORLANDI, AUGUSTO, FERLOSIO, AMEDEO
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The maintenance of the correct integrity of the pelvic floor is fundamental for the physiology of this complex anatomical region, as it is involved in functions such as defecation, urination, sexual activities, especially in women, and in puerperium.
ORLANDI, AUGUSTO, FERLOSIO, AMEDEO
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