Ultrasound imaging of the female perineum: the effect of vaginal delivery on pelvic floor dynamics

Objective To assess the use of perineal ultrasound in the evaluation of the influence of vaginal delivery on urethral mobility and on the contraction strength of the levator ani muscles. Methods This was a prospective observational study of 70 nulliparous women. Each woman underwent perineal ultraso...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology 2006-02, Vol.27 (2), p.183-187
Hauptverfasser:	Costantini, S., Esposito, F., Nadalini, C., Lijoi, D., Morano, S., Lantieri, P., Mistrangelo, E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Anal Canal - physiology anorectal angle Biological and medical sciences Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation Female Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics Humans Labor, Obstetric - physiology levator ani muscle Medical sciences Muscle Contraction - physiology Muscle, Skeletal - physiology pelvic floor Pelvic Floor - diagnostic imaging Pelvic Floor - physiology perineal ultrasound Perineum - diagnostic imaging Pregnancy Prospective Studies Ultrasonography Urethra - physiology urethral mobility vaginal delivery
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