The pelvic floor is a complex structure functionally and anatomically. Muscles, nerves and blood vessels all play a role in its proper functioning. Therefore, many factors, including birth-related trauma and age, play a role in pelvic floor dysfunctions.
It can be important to view all compartments of the pelvic floor in order to:
More and more clinical studies are reporting the value of a thorough pelvic floor ultrasound examination that includes endovaginal and endoanal as well as transperineal imaging. The benefits of high resolution 3D imaging of pelvic floor structures are also being increasingly recognized. Clinical References
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