Clinical applications of pelvic floor imaging: opinion statement endorsed by the society of abdominal radiology (SAR), American Urological Association (AUA), and American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)

Victoria Chernyak, Joshua Bleier, Mariya Kobi, Ian Paquette, Milana Flusberg, Philippe Zimmern, Larissa V. Rodriguez, Phyllis Glanc, Suzanne Palmer, Luz Maria Rodriguez, Marsha K. Guess, Milena M. Weinstein, Roopa Ram, Kedar Jambhekar, Gaurav Khatri

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Abstract

Pelvic floor dysfunction is prevalent, with multifactorial causes and variable clinical presentations. Accurate diagnosis and assessment of the involved structures commonly requires a multidisciplinary approach. Imaging is often complementary to clinical assessment, and the most commonly used modalities for pelvic floor imaging include fluoroscopic defecography, magnetic resonance defecography, and pelvic floor ultrasound. This collaboration opinion paper was developed by representatives from multiple specialties involved in care of patients with pelvic floor dysfunction (radiologists, urogynecologists, urologists, and colorectal surgeons). Here, we discuss the utility of imaging techniques in various clinical scenarios, highlighting the perspectives of referring physicians. The final draft was endorsed by the Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR), American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), and the American Urological Association (AUA).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1451-1464
Number of pages14
JournalAbdominal Radiology
Volume46
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Gastroenterology
  • Urology

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