High-resolution three-dimensional endovaginal ultrasonography in the assessment of pelvic floor anatomy: a preliminary study

[1] Fielding JR(2000)MR-based three-dimensional modeling of the normal pelvic floor in women: quantification of muscle mass AJR Am J Roentgenol 174 657-660

[2] Dumanli H(2003)Anatomic variations in the levator ani muscle, endopelvic fascia and urethra in nulliparas evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging Am J Obstet Gynecol 188 116-121

[3] Schreyer AG(2005)Endosonography of the anal sphincter in women of different ages and parity Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 25 169-176

[4] Okuda S(2003)Endosonographic imaging of anal sphincter injury: does the size of the tear correlate with the degree of dysfunction? Dis Colon Rectum 46 735-741

[5] Gering DT(1994)Vaginal endosonography. New approach to image the undisturbed anal sphincter Dis Colon Rectum 37 1296-1299

[6] Zou KH(2005)Simple ultrasound evaluation of the anal sphincter in female patients using a transvaginal transducer Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 25 177-183

[7] Tunn R(2004)Ultrasound imaging of the pelvic floor. Part I: two-dimensional aspects Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 23 80-92

[8] Delancey JOL(2003)Introital and transvaginal ultrasound as the main tool in the assessment of urogenital and pelvic floor dysfunction: an imaging panel and practical approach Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 22 205-213

[9] Howard D(2005)The hidden epidemic of pelvic floor dysfunction: achievable goals for improved prevention and treatment Am J Obstet Gynecol 192 1488-1495

[10] Ashton-Miller JA(2005)Posterior compartment prolapse on two-dimensional and three-dimensional pelvic floor ultrasound: the distinction between true rectocele, perineal hypermobility and enterocele Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 26 73-77

[1] Fielding JR(2000)MR-based three-dimensional modeling of the normal pelvic floor in women: quantification of muscle mass AJR Am J Roentgenol 174 657-660

[2] Dumanli H(2003)Anatomic variations in the levator ani muscle, endopelvic fascia and urethra in nulliparas evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging Am J Obstet Gynecol 188 116-121

[3] Schreyer AG(2005)Endosonography of the anal sphincter in women of different ages and parity Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 25 169-176

[4] Okuda S(2003)Endosonographic imaging of anal sphincter injury: does the size of the tear correlate with the degree of dysfunction? Dis Colon Rectum 46 735-741

[5] Gering DT(1994)Vaginal endosonography. New approach to image the undisturbed anal sphincter Dis Colon Rectum 37 1296-1299

[6] Zou KH(2005)Simple ultrasound evaluation of the anal sphincter in female patients using a transvaginal transducer Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 25 177-183

[7] Tunn R(2004)Ultrasound imaging of the pelvic floor. Part I: two-dimensional aspects Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 23 80-92

[8] Delancey JOL(2003)Introital and transvaginal ultrasound as the main tool in the assessment of urogenital and pelvic floor dysfunction: an imaging panel and practical approach Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 22 205-213

[9] Howard D(2005)The hidden epidemic of pelvic floor dysfunction: achievable goals for improved prevention and treatment Am J Obstet Gynecol 192 1488-1495

[10] Ashton-Miller JA(2005)Posterior compartment prolapse on two-dimensional and three-dimensional pelvic floor ultrasound: the distinction between true rectocele, perineal hypermobility and enterocele Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 26 73-77