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Endovaginal Imaging of Vaginal Implants

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Multicompartment ultrasound imaging of the pelvis, including 3D endovaginal imaging and 2D dynamic assessment, is evolving into a useful tool in the assessment of post-implant behavior including diagnosis and management of patients with complications related to synthetic vaginal implants. It can help to understand the in vivo functional behavior of slings following surgery and clarify the etiology of failure including the reason for voiding dysfunction. 3D ultrasound can be used to image synthetic and biologic grafts following implantation. In addition, outcomes following bulking agent injection for SUI are associated with the distribution of the injectable material around the urethra.

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  1. Founder, Delhi Pelvic Health Institute, Former IUGA fellow, Cleveland Clinic, Florida, FL, USA

    Aparna Hegde M.D., M.S.

  2. Section of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Gynecology, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, 33331, USA

    G. Willy Davila M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

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Hegde, A., Davila, G.W. (2014). Endovaginal Imaging of Vaginal Implants. In: Shobeiri, S. (eds) Practical Pelvic Floor Ultrasonography. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8426-4_7

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