Clinical Publications
Practical information for pelvic floor practitioners.
Clinical Publications
Halo’s clinical review presents relevant publications from the ultrasound literature that offer practical information to guide pelvic floor practitioners in using ultrasound.
Full publications may be accessed through links or downloads in each article summary.
Suggestions for additional publications to be included can be sent to [email protected].
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This article from the ASCRS reviews different management methods for Fecal Incontinence.
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This groundbreaking article transformed the way many colorectal surgeons perform endoanal examinations.
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Ultrasound with surgical criteria is superior to surgical criteria alone when diagnosing Uterine Prolapse
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Fluoroscopic defecography (FD) is a critical tool long used in the evaluation of defecatory disorders. Like most imaging studies, such examinations are ordered by multiple different specialties.
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The aim of this article is to review the possibilities of using endoanal ultrasound in the evaluation of fecal incontinence.
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Surgeons and other physicians must consistently recognize when a patient has mid-to-low RC and should perform local RC staging for these cases. This includes pelvic MRI or endorectal ultrasound (ERUS), from which the clinical T-stage and N-stage are derived for treatment decision-making.
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Specialized anorectal testing can help to delineate the pathophysiology of pelvic floor and anorectal dysfunction. These tests can define functional or structural abnormalities and help to select treatment modalities, especially in cases where initial or secondary interventions have failed or were ineffective.
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A meticulous anamnesis and a good clinical examination, including a digital vaginal examination, are crucial before deciding if TVS can be omitted.
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This report and the associated recommendations are based on a review of the world literature by investigators with a longstanding interest in anorectal disorders.