title: Intraoperative mapping of anal and perineal anatomy using an electrostimulator.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To present a new technique to identify perineal and anal sphincter anatomy using an electrostimulator in order to facilitate anatomical repair.
  
  
  METHODS
  A neglected perineal tear was repaired using the technique described.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patient's St Mark's incontinence score improved from 22 out of 24 to 6 out of 24.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This technique may be practical and useful for intraoperative mapping of distorted perineal and anal anatomy to assist surgical repair.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mustafa Kemal University, Turkey. dreaslan@gmail.com
authors.forename: Erdogan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aslan
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D004558:Electric Stimulation / Q000379:methods*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D010502:Perineum / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index