Pubococcygeal activity on perineal ultrasound in incontinent women.
Summary of "Pubococcygeal activity on perineal ultrasound in incontinent women."
INTRODUCTION AND
HYPOTHESIS:
The aim of this study was to investigate the applicability and reproducibility of perineal ultrasound (US) in the evaluation of the pubococcygeal muscle (PCM) activity in urinary incontinent women.
METHODS:
Thirty women were assessed twice by two examiners who measured the angle between the lateral bundles of the PCM. The 2D US on coronal view evaluated the PCM performance during squeezing, straining, and resting.
RESULTS:
There was significant correlation (p CONCLUSIONS:
The 2D perineal US on coronal view is useful to evaluate PCM activity. It is easily applicable and reproducible.
Affiliation
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo, Rua Dr. Cesário Mota Jr, 112, Vila Buarque, 01221-020, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, maraetienne@uol.com.br.
Journal Details
This article was published in the following journal.
Name: International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction
ISSN: 1433-3023
Pages:
Links
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20798920
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-1251-9
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Ultrasonography, Interventional
The use of ultrasound to guide minimally invasive surgical procedures such as needle ASPIRATION BIOPSY; DRAINAGE; etc. Its widest application is intravascular ultrasound imaging but it is useful also in urology and intra-abdominal conditions.
Ultrasound, High-intensity Focused, Transrectal
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Women, Working
Women who are engaged in gainful activities usually outside the home.
Physicians, Women
Women licensed to practice medicine.
Women's Health
The concept covering the physical and mental conditions of women.
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