Imaging of Pelvic Floor Reconstruction

• Published in: Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MRI Vol. 38; no. 3; pp. 200 - 212
• Main Authors: Ram, Roopa, Oliphant, Sallie S., Barr, Susan A., Pandey, Tarun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2017
• Subjects: Female; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods; Pelvic Floor - diagnostic imaging; Pelvic Floor - surgery; Pelvic Organ Prolapse - diagnostic imaging; Pelvic Organ Prolapse - surgery; Radiology; Suburethral Slings; Surgical Mesh; Treatment Outcome; Urinary Incontinence, Stress - diagnostic imaging; Urinary Incontinence, Stress - surgery
• ISSN: 0887-2171; 1558-5034; 1558-5034
• DOI: 10.1053/j.sult.2016.11.003

Stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are 2 common pelvic floor disorders that are important causes of pelvic pain and disability. Mesh and sling placement are some of the surgical treatment options available for treatment of these conditions. In addition to clinical assessment, imaging plays an important role in managing postoperative patients with complications such as recurrent organ prolapse and chronic pain. Role of high-resolution pelvic magnetic resonance imaging with additional advanced imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance neurography that are invaluable in managing such patients, are discussed in this article.