title: The levator syndrome and its variant.
abstract: The levator syndrome is an entity characterized by pain high in the rectal area that can be elicited by pressure applied to the levator ani. The etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this disorder are described. Its importance lies in its misdiagnosis or in the failure to diagnose.
authors.forename: E P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Salvati
mesh_terms: D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D001494:Baths; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage; D013035:Spasm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*