Dynamic MR imaging of female organ prolapse.
MR imaging is a viable technique for evaluating pelvic organ prolapse. Dynamic imaging with adequate increase in abdominal pressure is necessary for a successful study. Rectal contrast for patient defecation is easy to administer and also allows for the diagnosis of rectal abnormalities. Additional work is needed on the soft tissue changes of prolapse and grading criteria for MR.
Pannu
Harpreet K
HK
The Russell H. Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. hpannu@jhmi.edu
D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000473:pathology; D011391:Prolapse; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*