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An ultrasound approach to the posterior compartment and anorectal dysfunction

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Patients with anorectal dysfunction are common and can be quite challenging to diagnose. The common underlying causes for such conditions are usually anatomical in nature, which may be difficult to fully evaluate by clinical examination alone. The aim of this video was to demonstrate how multicompartmental ultrasound imaging can be utilized clinically in the evaluation of patients with anorectal dysfunction.

Methods

Pertinent ultrasound findings of the common anatomical causes of defecatory dysfunction were discussed in this video.

Results

Different ultrasound techniques were shown.

Conclusion

In conclusion, multicompartmental ultrasound imaging is an easy, cost-efficient, and valuable tool in the evaluation of patients with anorectal dysfunction.

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Financial disclaimer

Dr S.A. Shobeiri has received research grants from Medtronics, Uroplasty, Analogic, AUGS, and AMS. Dr M.A. Nihira is a consultant and has received research grants from AMS and Cook.

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Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this video article and any accompanying images.

Conflicts of interest

None.

Authors’ contributions

A.C. Santiago: project development, video-making and editing, manuscript writing; D.E. O’Leary: project development, video and manuscript editing; L.H. Quiroz: project development, video and manuscript editing; M.A. Nihira: project development, video and manuscript editing; S.A. Shobeiri: project development, video and manuscript editing, overseeing the project.

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  1. Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 920 Stanton L. Young, Boulevard, WP 2410, P.O. Box 26901, Oklahoma City, OK, 73190, USA

    A. C. Santiago, D. E. O’Leary, L. H. Quiroz, M. A. Nihira & S. A. Shobeiri

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Santiago, A.C., O’Leary, D.E., Quiroz, L.H. et al. An ultrasound approach to the posterior compartment and anorectal dysfunction. Int Urogynecol J 26, 1393–1394 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-2669-x

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