title: [Ultrasound in urogynecology].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The objective of the study is to display the role and importance of ultrasound examination in urogynecology.
  
  
  METHODS
  Literature review.
  
  
  METHODS
  Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, First Medical Faculty, Charles University, General Teaching Hospital, Prague.
  
  
  METHODS
  Presentation of the standards in use of ultrasound imaging in urogynecology and presentation of our practical skills in ultrasound diagnoses in the management of lower urinary tract dysfunctions and in monitoring of the effect of surgical treatment and its complications.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Ultrasound is an excellent method for the investigation of the lower urinary tract, not only as a diagnostic tool but also for the monitoring of the effect of surgical procedures.
authors.affiliation: Gynekologicko-porodnicka klinika, Praha.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mašata
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Svabík
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Martan
mesh_terms: D019160:Endosonography; D005260:Female; D052776:Female Urogenital Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012007:Rectum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001745:Urinary Bladder Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging