ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2019
Comparison of transperineal ultrasound with POP-Q for assessing symptoms of prolapse.
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- Diagnostic value of pelvic floor ultrasonography for diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review.International urogynecology journal · 2020Pooled it
- Pelvic floor symptoms 5 to 14 years after total versus subtotal hysterectomy for benign conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2019Pooled it
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- International Urogynecological Consultation Chapter 2.2: Imaging in the Diagnosis of Pelvic Organ Prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2025Review
- On the complementary role of perineal ultrasound in evaluating female pelvic organ prolapse.Gynecology and pelvic medicine · 2025Article
- Clinical application of a fixed reference line in the ultrasound quantitative diagnosis of female pelvic organ prolapse.BMC medical imaging · 2023Article
- Robot-assisted sacrohysteropexy vs robot-assisted sacrocolpopexy in women with primary advanced apical prolapse: A retrospective cohort study.Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA · 2023Article
- Clinical applications of pelvic floor imaging: opinion statement endorsed by the society of abdominal radiology (SAR), American Urological Association (AUA), and American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS).Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2021Article
- Clinical applications of pelvic floor imaging: opinion statement endorsed by the society of abdominal radiology (SAR), American Urological Association (AUA), and American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS).Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2021Article
- Clinical effect of electrical stimulation biofeedback therapy combined with pelvic floor functional exercise on postpartum pelvic organ prolapse.American journal of translational research · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionOur aim was to study any correlation between pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q) and ultrasound measurement of prolapse in women from a normal population and to identify the method with a stronger association with prolapse symptoms.
methodsA cross-sectional study of 590 parous women responding to the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory was carried out. They were examined using POP-Q and transperineal ultrasound, and correlation was tested using Spearman's rank test. Numerical measurements and significant prolapse (POP-Q ≥ 2 in any compartment or bladder ≥10 mm, cervix ≥0 mm or rectal ampulla ≥15 mm below the symphysis on ultrasound) were compared in symptomatic and asymptomatic women (Mann-Whitney U and Chi-squared tests).
resultsA total of 256 women had POP-Q ≥ 2 and 209 had significant prolapse on ultrasound. The correlation (r
conclusionPOP-Q and ultrasound measurement of prolapse had moderate to strong correlation in the anterior and middle compartments and weak correlation in the posterior compartment. Both methods were strongly associated with the symptom "vaginal bulge," but POP-Q had a stronger association than ultrasound.
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