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A systematic review of clinical studies on dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of pelvic organ prolapse: the use of reference lines and anatomical landmarks

Authors: Suzan R. Broekhuis, Jurgen J. Fütterer, Jelle O. Barentsz, Mark E. Vierhout, Kirsten B. Kluivers

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 6/2009

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of our study was to provide a systematic literature review of clinical studies on pelvic organ prolapse staging with use of dynamic magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.

Methods

The databases EMBASE and PubMed were searched. Clinical studies were included in case they compared pelvic organ prolapse stages as assessed on dynamic MR imaging (using a reference line) with a standardized method of clinical prolapse staging.

Results

Ten studies were included, which made use of seven different reference lines in relation to a wide variety of anatomical landmarks.

Conclusion

Only few studies have compared pelvic organ prolapse stages as assessed by dynamic MR imaging and clinical examination in a standardized manner. The available evidence suggests that prolapse assessment on dynamic MR imaging may be useful in the posterior compartment, but clinical assessment and dynamic MR imaging seem interchangeable in the anterior and central compartment.

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Title: A systematic review of clinical studies on dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of pelvic organ prolapse: the use of reference lines and anatomical landmarks
Authors: Suzan R. Broekhuis
Jurgen J. Fütterer
Jelle O. Barentsz
Mark E. Vierhout
Kirsten B. Kluivers
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 6/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0848-3

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A systematic review of clinical studies on dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of pelvic organ prolapse: the use of reference lines and anatomical landmarks

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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