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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 6/2005

01-12-2005 | Original Article

Perineal ultrasound evaluation of the urethrovesical junction angle and urethral mobility in nulliparous women and women following vaginal delivery

Authors: Sergio Costantini, Chiara Nadalini, Francesca Esposito, Mario Menada Valenzano, Domenico Risso, Pasquale Lantieri, Emanuela Mistrangelo

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 6/2005

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to demonstrate the differences in the urethrovesical junction angle and urethral mobility by means of perineal ultrasounds in women following vaginal delivery with respect to nulliparous women. We have enrolled 34 women, 12 nulliparous (Group A) and 22 women in the post-partum period (Group B). The ultrasounds were employed to measure the urethrovesical junction angle (“urethro-pelvic” angle) and the urethral mobility. Data obtained show that the urethro-pelvic angle is narrower in Group A (97.3°) with respect to Group B (112.5°). Urethral mobility while coughing was significantly higher in Group B (30.4°) with respect to Group A (−2°). This study demonstrates the difference in the urethral support at rest and during cough in nulliparous versus recently delivered parous women.
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Metadata
Title
Perineal ultrasound evaluation of the urethrovesical junction angle and urethral mobility in nulliparous women and women following vaginal delivery
Authors
Sergio Costantini
Chiara Nadalini
Francesca Esposito
Mario Menada Valenzano
Domenico Risso
Pasquale Lantieri
Emanuela Mistrangelo
Publication date
01-12-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 6/2005
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-005-1285-6

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