Echogenicity of the puborectalis muscle, the cervix and the vastus lateralis muscle in pregnancy in relation to mode of delivery

ConclusionIn a second, independent multicenter dataset we were unable to confirm our previous finding that the hiatal dimensions and MEP on contraction were statistically significant associated with the mode of delivery. The overall lower MEP in all women was caused by to a higher depth in all ultrasound images of the current study.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - November 21, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: M. K. Van de Waarsenburg, M. I. J. Withagen, F. van den Noort, J. H. Schagen van Leeuwen, C. H. van der Vaart Tags: Original Paper Source Type: research