ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2012
Intraobserver and interobserver reliability of the three-dimensional ultrasound imaging of female urethral sphincter using a translabial technique.
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- Ultrasound assessment of urethral structure and bladder neck position in women with different parities.International urogynecology journal · 2022Article
- Urethral sphincter volume and urodynamic diagnosis.International urogynecology journal · 2020Article
- Method and reliability of measuring midurethral area and echogenicity, and changes during and after pregnancy.International urogynecology journal · 2018Article
- Repeatability and reproducibility of measurements of the suburethral tape location obtained in pelvic floor ultrasound performed with a transvaginal probe.Journal of ultrasonography · 2017Article
- An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for female pelvic organ prolapse (POP).International urogynecology journal · 2016Article
- Urethral length measurement in women during sonographic urethrocystography - an analysis of repeatability and reproducibility.Journal of ultrasonography · 2016Article
- An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) / International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for female pelvic organ prolapse (POP).International urogynecology journal · 2016Article
- Size Does Not Make the Difference: 3D/4D Transperineal Sonographic Measurements of the Female Urethra in the Assessment of Urinary Incontinence Subtypes.BioMed research international · 2016Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThe aim of the study was to assess the interobserver and intraobserver reliability of translabial 3D ultrasound imaging of the urethral sphincter in non-pregnant nulliparous asymptomatic women.
methodsA study using a 3D translabial ultrasound on thirty-seven women was performed. Urethral sphincter parameters were measured by the same experienced clinician 2 weeks apart. Multiple axial cross-sectional areas at 1-mm distances were used to calculate urethral sphincter volumes. The same measurements were carried out by a second experienced clinician to assess the interobserver reliability.
resultsWe found an excellent intraobserver reliability (interclass correlation coefficient, ICC >0.8) and good interobserver reliability (ICC >0.6).
conclusionThe described technique using multiple axial cross-sectional areas at set distances and a translabial approach is a reliable and accurate tool in the evaluation of the urethral sphincter. This should be used instead of mathematical formulas as the urethral sphincter is not a uniform geometrical sphere. The technique and values reported may help clinicians in the assessment of women with lower urinary tract disorders.
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