title: The pelvic floor sequelae of childbirth.
abstract: For centuries the structure and function of the pelvic floor and anal sphincter have remained enigmatic. Great strides made in new imaging techniques over the last decade has enabled a better understanding of this complex and dynamic structure. We can now explore pelvic floor dysfunction.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George's Hospital, London.
authors: A H
authors: AH
authors: Sultan
authors: A K
authors: AK
authors: Monga
authors: S L
authors: SL
authors: Stanton
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000503:physiopathology; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology