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Perineal descent and patients’ symptoms of anorectal dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and urinary incontinence

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

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 6/2010

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of this dynamic magnetic resonance (MR) imaging study was to assess the relation between the position and mobility of the perineum and patients’ symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction.

Methods

Patients’ symptoms were measured with the use of validated questionnaires. Univariate logistic regression analyses were used to study the relationship between the questionnaires domain scores and the perineal position on dynamic MR imaging, as well as baseline characteristics (age, body mass index, and parity).

Results

Sixty-nine women were included in the analysis. Only the domain score genital prolapse was associated with the perineal position on dynamic MR imaging. This association was strongest at rest.

Conclusions

Pelvic organ prolapse symptoms were associated with the degree of descent of the perineum on dynamic MR imaging. Perineal descent was not related to anorectal and/or urinary incontinence symptoms.

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Title: Perineal descent and patients’ symptoms of anorectal dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and urinary incontinence
Authors: Suzan R. Broekhuis
Jan C. M. Hendriks
Jurgen J. Fütterer
Mark E. Vierhout
Jelle O. Barentsz
Kirsten B. Kluivers
Publication date: 01-06-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 6/2010
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-1099-z

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Perineal descent and patients’ symptoms of anorectal dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, and urinary incontinence

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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