title: Clinical application of transrectal ultrasound for the investigation of the incontinent patient.
abstract: A transrectal ultrasound technique is described for imaging the bladder neck and urethra. A group of 25 continent female volunteers was examined initially; 59 incontinent women were then studied pre-operatively and again 6 months after either a Burch colposuspension, Pereyra operation or ox fascial sling to determine the ultrasonic characteristics of successful surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Liverpool Hospital.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Richmond
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sutherst
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012007:Rectum; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery