MRI evaluation of the levator ani muscle: anatomic correlations and practical applications.
A comparative study of serial anatomic sections in the transverse, frontal and sagittal planes with corresponding MRI sections of the pelvis allowed the authors to define the most suitable sectional planes and MRI modes for a morphologic study of the levator ani muscle. This study shows the value of MRI examination in the assessment of anorectal malformations.
Plattner
V
V
Laboratoire d'Anatomie, UFR de Medecine, Nantes, France.
Leborgne
J
J
Heloury
Y
Y
Cohen
J Y
JY
Rogez
J M
JM
Lehur
P A
PA
Robert
R
R
D000293:Adolescent; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003050:Coccyx / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D009132:Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D011631:Pubic Symphysis / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D012007:Rectum / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology