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Various techniques of dynamic ultrasound including multiple transducers have been used to evaluate pelvic floor dysfunction. Thus far, results have been similar to those obtained with defecography. New ultrasound technologies and the availability of various types of transducer have made possible new techniques to assess pelvic floor dysfunctions and correlate with the symptoms. The echodefecography technique, a 3D dynamic anorectal ultrasonography technique using a 360° transducer, automatic scanning, and high frequencies for high-resolution images to evaluate the anal canal and pelvic floor anatomy in patient with pelvic floor dysfunctions, will be discussed.
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Murad-Regadas, S.M., Regadas, F.S. (2020). Echodefecography: Technique and Clinical Application. In: Oliveira, L. (eds) Anorectal Physiology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43811-1_8
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