The pelvic floor sequelae of childbirth.
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.
Sultan
A H
AH
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George's Hospital, London.
Monga
A K
AK
Stanton
S L
SL
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