Open AccessAccuracy of Four Imaging Techniques for Diagnosis of Posterior Pelvic Floor Disorders
Author(s) -
Isabelle M.A. van Gruting,
Aleksandra Stankiewicz,
Kirsten B. Kluivers,
Riccardo De Bin,
H. Blake,
Abdul H. Sultan,
Ranee Thakar
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
obstetrics and gynecology (new york. 1953. online)/obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.664
H-Index - 220
eISSN - 1873-233X
pISSN - 0029-7844
DOI - 10.1097/aog.0000000000002245
Subject(s) - medicine , radiology , magnetic resonance imaging , ultrasonography , obstructed defecation , diagnostic accuracy , transrectal ultrasonography , prospective cohort study , pelvic floor , surgery , prostate cancer , cancer
To establish the diagnostic test accuracy of evacuation proctography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), transperineal ultrasonography, and endovaginal ultrasonography for detecting posterior pelvic floor disorders (rectocele, enterocele, intussusception, and anismus) in women with obstructed defecation syndrome and secondarily to identify the most patient-friendly imaging technique.