title: [Dysfunctions associated with pelvic floor function, and their diagnostics].
abstract: Pelvic floor dysfunctions are common, mainly female ailments that are usually benign but decreasing the quality of life. Their main risk factors include pregnancy, childbirth and ageing. Investigation and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions should be carried out in a pervasive manner, including observation of all compartments, structures and functions of the pelvic floor. Diagnostic forms are helpful in symptom surveys. Pelvic floor dysfunctions are elucidated by functional investigations such as EMG investigation of the pelvic floor, anomanometry and urodynamics.
authors.affiliation: Keski-Suomen keskussairaala, kirurgian klinikka, lantionpohjan tutkimus- ja hoitoyksikkö, Keskussairaalantie 19, 40620 Jyväskylä.
authors.forename: Matti V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Kairaluoma
authors.forename: Pauliina
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Aukee
authors.forename: Eeva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Elomaa