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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 9/2019

01-09-2019 | Ultrasound | Special Contribution

AIUM/IUGA practice parameter for the performance of Urogynecological ultrasound examinations

Developed in collaboration with the ACR, the AUGS, the AUA, and the SRU

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 9/2019

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The clinical aspects of this parameter were developed by the AIUM/IUGA Collaborative Committee in collaboration with other organizations whose members use ultrasound for performing pelvic floor examinations (see “Acknowledgments”). Recommendations for practitioner requirements, the written request for the examination, procedure documentation, and quality control vary among the organizations and are addressed by each separately.An ultrasound examination is a proven and useful procedure for evaluating the pelvic floor, including the urethra, bladder, vagina, uterus if possible, anorectum, and levator ani muscle. Pelvic floor ultrasound (PFUS) examinations should be performed only when there is a valid medical reason. The lowest possible ultrasonic exposure settings should be used to gain the necessary diagnostic information. Although it is not possible to detect all pelvic floor pathology, adherence to the following practice parameter will maximize the possibility of detecting many conditions. …
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Metadata
Title
AIUM/IUGA practice parameter for the performance of Urogynecological ultrasound examinations
Developed in collaboration with the ACR, the AUGS, the AUA, and the SRU
Publication date
01-09-2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 9/2019
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-019-03954-5

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