Observational studyInternational urogynecology journal2015
Characterizing female pelvic floor conditions by tactile imaging.
Observational study in International urogynecology journal, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT02294383 (Vaginal Tactile Imaging in Assessment of Pelvic Floor Conditions), which is not on this map. Cited by 8 papers.
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Vaginal Tactile Imaging in Assessment of Pelvic Floor Conditions
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8 citing papers in PubMed.
- A new method for the evaluation of pelvic organ prolapse in women using a three-dimensional optic scanner.International urogynecology journal · 2016Trial
- Chapter 4.5: New Proposed Treatments for Pelvic Organ Prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2026Review
- Transperineal ultrasound shear-wave elastography is a reliable tool for assessment of the elastic properties of the levator ani muscle in women.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Feasibility and safety of antepartum tactile imaging.International urogynecology journal · 2021Article
- In vivo assessment of the elastic properties of women's pelvic floor during pregnancy using shear wave elastography: design and protocol of the ELASTOPELV study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2020Article
- Quantitative Assessment and Interpretation of Vaginal Conditions.Sexual medicine · 2018Article
- Biomechanical paradigm and interpretation of female pelvic floor conditions before a treatment.International journal of women's health · 2017Article
- Tactile Imaging Markers to Characterize Female Pelvic Floor Conditions.Open journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2015Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisTactile imaging (TI) is the high-definition pressure mapping technology which allows recording pressure patterns from vaginal walls under applied load and during pelvic floor muscle contraction. The objective of this study was to identify new tactile imaging and muscle contraction markers to characterize female pelvic floor conditions.
methodsThe study subjects included 22 women with normal and prolapse conditions. They were examined by a new vaginal tactile imaging probe that images the entire vagina, the pelvic floor support structures, and pelvic floor muscle contractions.
resultsWe identified 11 parameters as potential markers to characterize the female pelvic floor conditions. These parameters correlate with prolapse conditions, patient age, and parity.
conclusionsOur findings suggest that the tactile imaging markers such as pressure, pressure gradient, and dynamic pressure response during muscle contraction may be used for further quantitative characterization of female pelvic floor conditions.
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