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Two- and 3-dimensional MRI comparison of levator ani structure, volume, and integrity in women with stress incontinence and prolapse

Article Abstract:

MRI scans of a woman's pelvic region show that many women with urinary incontinence have an anatomical abnormality or a weakness of the muscle that controls the flow of urine. MRI can also show which women may benefit from surgery and which may not.

Usage, Urinary incontinence, Magnetic resonance imaging

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Three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging assessment of levator ani morphologic features in different grades of prolapse

Article Abstract:

Researchers have identified two anatomical changes in the pelvic muscles that can be used to tell which women will have recurring pelvic prolapse even after surgical treatment. The levator symphysis gap and the levator hiatus become wider as prolapse develops. These changes can be seen on an MRI scan of the pelvis. Prolapse means that organs have moved from their original location in the body.

Diagnosis, Physiological aspects, Uterus, Uterine prolapse, Human anatomy

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Levator ani thickness variations in symptomatic and asymptomatic women using magnetic resonance-based 3-dimensional color mapping

Article Abstract:

The result of thickness mapping technique is presented and applied to evaluate and compare the thickness of levators. The results of this study suggest that the anterior portion of the levator is bulkier bilaterally in asymptomatic (ASY) women compared with those with pelvic organ prolapse, and bulkier on the right in ASY women compared with women with urodynamic stress incontinence.

Science & research, Research, Women, Risk factors, Magnetic resonance

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