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A systematic review of clinical studies on dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of pelvic organ prolapse: the use of reference lines and anatomical landmarks.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19271092     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: The aim of our study was to provide a systematic literature review of clinical studies on pelvic organ prolapse staging with use of dynamic magnetic resonance (MR) imaging.
METHODS: The databases EMBASE and PubMed were searched. Clinical studies were included in case they compared pelvic organ prolapse stages as assessed on dynamic MR imaging (using a reference line) with a standardized method of clinical prolapse staging.
RESULTS: Ten studies were included, which made use of seven different reference lines in relation to a wide variety of anatomical landmarks.
CONCLUSION: Only few studies have compared pelvic organ prolapse stages as assessed by dynamic MR imaging and clinical examination in a standardized manner. The available evidence suggests that prolapse assessment on dynamic MR imaging may be useful in the posterior compartment, but clinical assessment and dynamic MR imaging seem interchangeable in the anterior and central compartment.
Authors:
Suzan R Broekhuis; Jurgen J Fütterer; Jelle O Barentsz; Mark E Vierhout; Kirsten B Kluivers
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2009-03-07
Journal Detail:
Title:  International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction     Volume:  20     ISSN:  -     ISO Abbreviation:  Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct     Publication Date:  2009 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-05-12     Completed Date:  2009-08-11     Revised Date:  2011-08-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9514583     Medline TA:  Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  721-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology 791, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein zuid 10, 6500 HB, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. S.Broekhuis@obgyn.umcn.nl
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Pelvis / pathology*
Reference Standards
Uterine Prolapse / pathology*

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