- Written entirely by experts in their field
- Provides step by step protocols that are aimed at optimizing sonographic images
- A concise book that purely describes complimentary use of transperineal, endovaginal and endoanal scanning
This new edition provides the most up to date, state-of-the art review of current literature which provides an introduction to pelvic floor imaging, as well as a resource to be used during initial and more advanced practice.
The book features new chapters on Vaginal mesh imaging, ultrasound of implanted material, pelvic floor trauma, and ultrasound in pelvic floor therapy. The reader will gain competence in performing transperineal, endovaginal and endoanal 3D/4D ultrasound evaluation of the pelvic floor including anal sphincter and levator ani complex.
The text provides a basic understanding of how to perform a transperineal, an endovaginal and endoanal pelvic floor ultrasound and use the desktop 3D/4D softwares to obtain basic measurements. Concise textual information from acknowledged experts is complemented by high-quality diagrams and images to provide a thorough update of this rapidly evolving field. Introductory chapters fully elucidate the anatomical basis underlying disorders of the pelvic floor, followed by 1) 3D/4D transperineal imaging, 2) 3D endovaginal imaging of the urethra and the bladder, Levator ani muscles, the anorectal area, and 3) 3D endoanal imaging. Measurement protocols and case reviews are demonstrated at the conclusion.
Table of Contents- Chapter 1. Pelvic Floor Anatomy
- Chapter 2. 2D/3D Endovaginal and Endoanal Instrumentation and Techniques
- Chapter 3. Instrumentation and Techniques for Perineal and Introital Pelvic Floor Ultrasound
- Chapter 4. Perineal Pelvic Floor Ultrasound: Applications and Literature Review
- Chapter 5. 3D Endovaginal Ultrasound Imaging of the Levator Ani Muscles
- Chapter 6- 3D Endovaginal Ultrasound Imaging of Pelvic Floor Trauma
- Chapter 7. Endovaginal Urethra and Bladder Imaging
- Chapter 8. 2D/3D Transperineal and 3D Endovaginal Imaging of the Posterior Compartment
- Chapter 9. Endovaginal Imaging: Vaginal Mesh and Implants
- Chapter 10, Endovaginal Imaging: Slings
- Chapter 11. Imaging of Urethral Bulking Agents
- Chapter 12. Endovaginal Imaging: Pelvic Floor Cysts and MassesChapter 13. Endoanal Ultrasonographic Imaging of the Anorectal Region
- Chapter 14. Endoanal Imaging of Anorectal Cysts and Masses
- Chapter 15. Ultrasound-Augmented Clinical Examination and Intraoperative Pelvic Floor Ultrasonography
- Chapter 16. Ultrasound in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
- Chapter 17. Emerging Imaging Technologies and Techniques
- Chapter 18. Patient-Specific Studies of Pelvic Floor Biomechanics Using Imaging
- Chapter 19. Pelvic Floor Ultrasonography: Post-Test Questions
