Does the exclusion of subcutaneous external anal sphincter matter on exo-anal imaging?

CONCLUSION: As inclusion of the subcutaneous slice of the EAS on the TLUS does not seem to improve the predictive value of AI, the current methodology for EAS trauma on tomographic ultrasound can remain unchanged. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 31605510 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - October 11, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Subramaniam N, Dietz HP Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research