Imaging Pelvic Floor Disorders (Medical Radiology)

This volume builds on the success of the first edition of Imaging Pelvic Floor Disorders. It is aimed at those practitioners with an interest in the imaging, diagnosis, and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction. High-quality diagrams and images complement concise textual information from acknowledged experts to provide a thorough update of this rapidly evolving field. Introductory chapters fully elucidate the anatomical basis underlying disorders of the pelvic floor. State-of-the-art imaging techniques and their application in pelvic floor dysfunction are then discussed in detail. Additional chapters since the first edition include consideration of the effect of aging and new chapters on perineal ultrasound, functional MRI, and MRI of the levator muscles. The book’s closing sections describe the modern clinical management of pelvic floor dysfunction, including prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, and constipation, with specific emphasis on the integration of diagnostic and treatment algorithms.