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Magnetic resonance imaging of pelvic floor dysfunction
- Source :
- Radiologic clinics of North America. 51(6)
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Pelvic floor dysfunction is largely a complex problem of multiparous and postmenopausal women and is associated with pelvic floor or organ descent. Physical examination can underestimate the extent of the dysfunction and misdiagnose the disorders. Functional magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is emerging as a promising tool to evaluate the dynamics of the pelvic floor and use for surgical triage and operative planning. This article reviews the anatomy and pathology of pelvic floor dysfunction, typical imaging findings, and the current role of functional MR imaging.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
Constipation
Urology
Physical examination
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Pelvic floor dysfunction
medicine
Functional mr
Humans
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Postmenopausal women
Pelvic floor
medicine.diagnostic_test
business.industry
Magnetic resonance imaging
General Medicine
Pelvic Floor
medicine.disease
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
body regions
medicine.anatomical_structure
Anismus
Female
Radiology
medicine.symptom
business
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15578275
- Volume :
- 51
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Radiologic clinics of North America
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....6d24f9c3d0762a8374ad3e4cdfa7e9f2