Transperineal Ultrasonography of Anatomic Defects in Fecal Incontinence
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Abstract
Highly accurate imaging of the anal sphincters is obtained by transperineal ultrasonography. This imaging technique is especially valuable in assessing women with anterior defects caused by obstetric injury.
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