Radiologic evaluation of pelvic floor disorders.
Several imaging modalities are available ranging from fluoroscopic techniques to ultrasonography and MRI for the evaluation of patients with pelvic floors disorders. High-resolution ultrasonography and MRI not only provide superior delineation of the pelvic floor anatomy but also reveal pathology and functional changes. This article focuses on standard imaging procedures including defecography, ultrasonography, and MRI and discusses its use in clinical practice by illustrating both normal and abnormal patterns.
Savoye-Collet
Celine
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Radiology Department, Rouen University Hospital Charles Nicolle, 1 Rue de Germont, F-76031 Rouen, France. savoyecel@hotmail.com
Koning
Edith
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Dacher
Jean-Nicolas
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D019841:Defecography; D019160:Endosonography; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D017699:Pelvic Pain / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology