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Evaluation of Pelvic Organ Prolapse With Medical Imaging

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Abstract

Female pelvic floor defects are often multiple and can be associated with concomitant pathological conditions that must be addressed at evaluation. Imaging of the pelvic floor can provide these important anatomical and pathological findings that are often missed or undetectable on physical examination. Imaging of the pelvis not only assesses what can be seen on the outside but also provides the internal relationship of pelvic organs. Various imaging modalities have been used to visualize the pelvic structures and lower urinary tract including fluoroscopy, sonography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This article reviews the methodology and application of these imaging modalities for the diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse.

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Abbreviations

POP:

Pelvic organ prolapse

ACOG:

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology

NIH:

National Institutes of Health

ICS:

International Continence Society

CT:

Computed tomography

VCUG:

Voiding cystourethrogram

CCD:

Colpocystodefecography

VVF:

Vesicovaginal fistula

VUR:

Vesicoureteral reflux

MRI:

Magnetic resonance imaging

SSFSE:

Single shot fast spin-echo (SSFSE)

HASTE:

Half-Fourier acquisition turbo spin-echo

True FISP:

True fast imaging with steady state precision

PCL:

Pubococcygeal line

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Angelo E. Gousse declares consultant and investigation funds from Allergan. Nazia Q. Bandukwala declares no conflict of interest.

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  1. Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, FIU, Miami, FL, USA

    Angelo E. Gousse

  2. Female Urology, Voiding Dysfunction, Reconstructive Urology, Memorial Hospital Miramar, South Broward Hospital District, 1951 SW 172 Avenue, Suite 305, Miramar, FL, 33029, USA

    Nazia Q. Bandukwala & Angelo E. Gousse

  3. University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, 33136, USA

    Angelo E. Gousse

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Bandukwala, N.Q., Gousse, A.E. Evaluation of Pelvic Organ Prolapse With Medical Imaging. Curr Bladder Dysfunct Rep 10, 143–149 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11884-015-0291-x

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