Measuring healthy female nulliparous pubovisceral muscle from diffusion kurtosis imaging
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DOI: 10.1002/nbm.4753
Abstract: This study explores the feasibility of using diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) in the pelvic floor region and assesses the water diffusivity of the pubovisceral muscle. Twenty‐seven healthy young nulliparous females underwent DKI at 3.0 T… read more here.
Keywords: pubovisceral muscle; diffusion; kurtosis; diffusivity ... See more keywords
Pubovisceral muscle and anal sphincter defects in women with fecal or urinary incontinence after vaginal delivery
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DOI: 10.1007/s10151-018-1895-x
Abstract: BackgroundVaginal delivery is the most frequent cause of direct anal sphincter trauma as well as pelvic floor muscle defects in women with corresponding signs and symptoms. The aim of the present study was to identify… read more here.
Keywords: pubovisceral muscle; anal sphincter; sphincter; incontinence ... See more keywords