Correlation Between Echodefecography and 3-Dimensional Vaginal Ultrasonography in the Detection of Perineal Descent in Women With Constipation Symptoms

CONCLUSIONS: Three-dimensional endovaginal ultrasonography is a reliable technique for assessment of perineal descent. Using this technique, excessive perineal descent can be defined as displacement of the anorectal junction>1 cm and/or its position below the symphysis pubis on Valsalva maneuver.
Source: Diseases of the Colon and Rectum - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Contributions: Pelvic Floor Source Type: research