Transvaginal Two‐Dimensional Ultrasound Evaluation as a Screening Tool for Levator ani Muscle Avulsion in Postpartum Women
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DOI: 10.1002/jum.16037
Abstract: To evaluate the agreement between two‐dimensional transvaginal ultrasound (2D‐TVUS) and transperineal tomographic ultrasound imaging on three‐dimensional (3D) volume in diagnosing levator ani muscle (LAM) avulsion of postpartum women. Furthermore, we tested the repeatability of the… read more here.
Keywords: avulsion postpartum; two dimensional; levator ani; ani muscle ... See more keywords
Evaluation of levator ani muscle throughout the different stages of labor by transperineal 3D ultrasound
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DOI: 10.1002/nau.23175
Abstract: Description and assessment by 3‐D transperineal ultrasound of modifications suffered by pelvic floor muscles during the passage of the fetal head through the birth canal during the second stage of labor, as well as the… read more here.
Keywords: levator ani; labor; transperineal ultrasound; ani muscle ... See more keywords
Postpartum sexual function; the importance of the levator ani muscle
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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-020-04250-3
Abstract: Pelvic floor muscle function plays an important role in female sexual functioning. Smaller genital hiatal dimensions have been associated with sexual dysfunction, mainly dyspareunia. On the other hand, trauma of the levator ani muscle sustained… read more here.
Keywords: levator; ani muscle; hiatal dimensions; levator hiatal ... See more keywords
Levator ani muscle avulsion: a risk factor for persistent postpartum voiding dysfunction
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DOI: 10.1007/s00192-020-04412-3
Abstract: Persistent postpartum voiding dysfunction (P-PPVD) is defined as the inability to empty the bladder properly 72 h after delivery despite the use of intermittent urinary catheterization. Our aim was to find predictive factors for P-PPVD… read more here.
Keywords: risk factor; levator ani; ppvd; ani muscle ... See more keywords
Detailed muscular structure and neural control anatomy of the levator ani muscle: a study based on female human fetuses
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.09.021
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Injury to the levator ani muscle or pelvic nerves during pregnancy and vaginal delivery is responsible for pelvic floor dysfunction. OBJECTIVE: We sought to demonstrate the presence of smooth muscular cell areas within the… read more here.
Keywords: part; ani muscle; muscle; anatomy ... See more keywords
Contraction of the levator ani muscle during Valsalva maneuver (coactivation) is associated with a longer active second stage of labor in nulliparous women undergoing induction of labor
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2018.10.013
Abstract: Background: The Valsalva maneuver is normally accompanied by relaxation of the levator ani muscle, which stretches around the presenting part, but in some women the maneuver is accompanied by levator ani muscle contraction, which is… read more here.
Keywords: levator; labor; ani muscle; coactivation ... See more keywords
Three-dimensional ultrasound evaluation of the pelvic floor in postmenopausal women using hormone therapy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2020.08.009
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound characteristics of the pelvic floor muscles (PFM) in two groups of postmenopausal women: users and nonusers of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). STUDY DESIGN Observational, cross-sectional cohort study. MAIN… read more here.
Keywords: pelvic floor; ani muscle; women using; levator ani ... See more keywords
Hypothesis generation: Quantitative research to levator ani muscle injury based on MRI texture analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/jog.15440
Abstract: Patients with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) mostly have injury to the levator ani muscle (LAM). We aimed to assess LAM injury in POP patients by quantifying texture feature (TF) ratios between the LAM and the… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; levator ani; texture analysis; ani muscle ... See more keywords
Preliminary Outcome of Individualized Abdominoperineal Excision for Locally Advanced Low Rectal Cancer
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DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.232810
Abstract: Background: The introduction of individualized abdominoperineal excision (APE) may minimize operative trauma and reduce the rate of complications. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of individualized APE for low… read more here.
Keywords: rectal cancer; individualized abdominoperineal; ani muscle; abdominoperineal excision ... See more keywords
Association between levator ani muscle avulsions and technique of vacuum extraction - a prospective exploratory study.
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DOI: 10.4414/smw.2020.20280
Abstract: AIMS OF THE STUDY Trauma of the levator ani muscle in the form of partial or complete avulsions is common after vaginal births, especially after vaginal-operative births. As there is little information available regarding associations… read more here.
Keywords: muscle trauma; levator ani; ani muscle;