ReviewJapanese journal of radiology2020
Pelvic floor dysfunctions: how to image patients?
Review in Japanese journal of radiology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 15 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- The Italian Unitary Society of Colon-Proctology (SIUCP: Società Italiana Unitaria di Colonproctologia) guidelines for the management of obstructed and ineffective defecation syndrome.Annals of coloproctology · 2026Guideline
- A systematic review of preoperative radiological factors associated with the development of low anterior resection syndrome (LARS).Updates in surgery · 2025Pooled it
- The Italian Unitary Society of Colon-Proctology (Società Italiana Unitaria di Colonproctologia) guidelines for the management of acute and chronic hemorrhoidal disease.Annals of coloproctology · 2024Guideline
- Tailoring surgery for obstructed defecation and its evolution into ineffective defecation: a new staging of the syndrome and a site-specific decision algorithm.Annals of coloproctology · 2026Article
- A radiomics nomogram utilizing T2-weighted MRI for accurate diagnosis of rectocele.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2026Article
- Transverse perineal support improves long-term outcomes in patients undergoing stapled transanal rectal resection for obstructed defecation syndrome: a multicenter observational case-control study.Annals of coloproctology · 2025Article
- Validation of a novel imaging-guided and anatomy-based classification system for anorectal fistulas: a retrospective clinical evaluation study.Annals of coloproctology · 2025Article
- Lower pain, less itching, and faster healing after ultrasound scalpel-assisted hemorrhoidectomy using an intimate cleaner containing chlorhexidine, acid hyaluronic acid, and natural anti-inflammatories: a multicenter observational case-control study.Annals of coloproctology · 2024Article
- Safe and Informed Use of Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent in Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Where We Were and Where We Are.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- The added value of conventional defecography and MRI defecography in clinical decision making on treatment for posterior compartment prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2023Article
- Application of Transperineal Pelvic Floor Ultrasound in Changes of Pelvic Floor Structure and Function Between Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Women.International journal of women's health · 2022Article
- Comparison of sensitivity and specificity of three-dimensional pelvic floor ultrasound and conventional ultrasound in pelvic floor assessment after delivery.American journal of translational research · 2021Article
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- Celebrating the beginning of international journal collaboration.Japanese journal of radiology · 2020Article
- Diffusion-weighted imaging increases the diagnostic performance of magnetic resonance imaging in assessing rectal cancer T stage and reduces intra- and interobserver variability.Annals of gastroenterologyArticle
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Abstract
Pelvic floor dysfunctions embrace a large series of different conditions in which functional abnormalities of the pelvic floor lead to impairment in urinary and sexual functions and in rectal voiding. A multidisciplinary approach is needed in the evaluation of these patients, as well as the adoption of imaging studies adequate to explore the complex anatomy of the region and its dynamic functionality. Available imaging studies include: endoanal and transperineal ultrasound, X-ray defecography and MR defecography. The purpose of this review article is to illustrate the technique, indications, the current role, and diagnostic value of each one of these. The recent availability of new imaging techniques and related advantages will also be discussed.
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