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POP-Q, dynamic MR imaging, and perineal ultrasonography: do they agree in the quantification of female pelvic organ prolapse?

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

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 5/2009

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

This study evaluates the agreement in prolapse staging between clinical examination, dynamic magnetic resonance (MR), imaging and perineal ultrasonography.

Methods

Anatomical landmarks in the anterior, central, and posterior compartment were assessed in relation to three reference lines on dynamic MR imaging and one reference line on dynamic ultrasonography. These measurements were compared to the according POP-Q measurements. Agreement between the three methods was analyzed with Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient (r _s) and Bland and Altman plots.

Results

Correlations were good to moderate in the anterior compartment (r _s range = 0.49; 0.70) and moderate to poor (r _s range = −0.03; 0.49) in the central and posterior compartment. This finding was independent of the staging method and reference lines used.

Conclusion

Pelvic organ prolapse staging with the use of POP-Q, dynamic MR imaging, and perineal ultrasonography only correlates in the anterior compartment.

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Title: POP-Q, dynamic MR imaging, and perineal ultrasonography: do they agree in the quantification of female pelvic organ prolapse?
Authors: Suzan R. Broekhuis
Kirsten B. Kluivers
Jan C. M. Hendriks
Jurgen J. Fütterer
Jelle O. Barentsz
Mark E. Vierhout
Publication date: 01-05-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-0821-1

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

POP-Q, dynamic MR imaging, and perineal ultrasonography: do they agree in the quantification of female pelvic organ prolapse?

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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