Integrated complete ultrasound evaluation of the pelvis and pelvic floor
Integrated total pelvic floor ultrasound is a combination of endoanal, transperineal and endovaginal ultrasound. Using high-resolution imaging and 3D reconstructions, it enables both static and dynamic assessment of the entire pelvic floor.
This highly specific approach provides insight into both the anatomical and functional characteristics of the complex pelvic floor environment, where the digestive, reproductive and urinary systems are closely interconnected. Diagnosis and treatment of disorders in this area often require a multidisciplinary approach.
Who is this examination for and what are the benefits?
This examination is used in the evaluation of various pelvic floor conditions, including:
- pelvic floor weakness
- defecation disorders
- pelvic organ prolapse
- anal fistulas
- assessment of anal sphincters
- postpartum injuries in women
- other related conditions
An important advantage is that the examination is performed without the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Additional benefits include the ability to perform the procedure in an outpatient setting, as well as the possibility of simultaneous clinical assessment of anorectal physiology, with all results integrated into a single examination.
What does the examination look like?
During the examination, interaction with the patient is essential, as body positions are changed and different muscle groups are alternately contracted and relaxed in order to assess both the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor.
The greatest value of this approach lies in its integrative nature, which allows such a complex anatomical area as the pelvic floor to be visualized interactively and through different projections (transperineal, endoanal, and endovaginal).
