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NORMAL PELVIC FLOOR PHYSIOLOGY

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 1998
This article outlines the normal physiology of the female pelvic floor, including normal urinary storage and voiding, normal colorectal storage, and defecation. Physiologic changes during a woman's lifetime that may affect bladder and bowel function are also considered. An important framework for understanding the normal physiology of the female pelvic
C, Wester, L, Brubaker
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“Sclerosing” Pelvic Floor Rhabdomyoma

International Journal of Surgical Pathology, 2015
Purpose. This article reports on a sclerosing perineal-perianal rhabdomyoma in an adult woman. A review of the literature disclosed no reference to this histological form of rhabdomyoma in women. Methods and Results. We describe the case of a 48-year-old woman.
Sandra Liliana, Quijano Moreno, Ana Delina, Lozano Salazar, María, Del Mar Berenguel Ibáñez, Ángel, Reina Duarte, Ricardo, Gonzales Campora   +4 more
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Chronic pelvic floor dysfunction

Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2014
The successful treatment of women with vestibulodynia and its associated chronic pelvic floor dysfunctions requires interventions that address a broad field of possible pain contributors. Pelvic floor muscle hypertonicity was implicated in the mid-1990s as a trigger of major chronic vulvar pain.
Dee, Hartmann, Julie, Sarton
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Integrated total pelvic floor ultrasound in pelvic floor defaecatory dysfunction

Colorectal Disease, 2017
AbstractAimImaging 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 ...
A J, Hainsworth, D, Solanki, A, Hamad, S J, Morris, A M P, Schizas, A B, Williams   +5 more
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NORMAL PELVIC FLOOR ANATOMY

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, 1998
The anatomy of the pelvic floor includes structures responsible for active and passive support of the urethrovesical junction, vagina, and anorectum. Intrinsic and extrinsic properties of the urethrovesical neck and anorectum allow maintenance of urinary and anal continence at rest and with activity.
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Pelvic floor muscle function in women presenting with pelvic floor disorders

International Urogynecology Journal, 2009
This 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 D, Moen, Michael B, Noone, Brett J, Vassallo, Denise M, Elser   +3 more
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Postpartum pelvic floor trauma

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2009
There is strong epidemiological evidence linking vaginal childbirth and the development of postpartum incontinence and prolapse. This article examines possible mechanisms of pelvic floor damage related to delivery and their possible consequences.Histology, imaging and physiology studies have revealed that vaginal delivery results in direct pelvic ...
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Imaging pelvic floor dysfunction

Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology, 2009
Pelvic floor function and structure are complex, and imaging (integrated with an understanding of physiology) is central to guiding the clinician in managing patients with incontinence, constipation, difficult rectal evacuation and pelvic organ prolapse.
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Pelvic Floor Anatomy

2016
The pelvis is a complex structure made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, and fascia and contains organs such as the bladder, urethra, uterus, prostate, and rectum. The pelvic floor is separated into three compartments (anterior, middle, and posterior) and consists of muscles and connective tissue that work as a coordinated system to support the organs ...
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Pelvic floor ultrasound: a review

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2010
Female pelvic floor dysfunction encompasses a number of prevalent conditions and includes pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, obstructed defecation, and sexual dysfunction. In most cases neither etiology nor pathophysiology are well understood. Imaging has great potential to enhance both research and clinical management capabilities,
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