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Ultrasound imaging of the perineal body: a useful clinical tool

Victoria Asfour, G. Alessandro Digesu, Ruwan Fernando, Vik Khullar

International Urogynecology Journal · 2019 · 23 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

It is possible to measure the perineal body on 2D ultrasound. This technique facilitates the objective diagnosis of perineal deficiency. POP-Q PB does not predict the length or area of the perineal body.

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