Female Pelvic Organ Prolapse

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Abstract
OBJECTIVE. This study compared dynamic MR imaging with fluoroscopic cystocolpoproctography for the detection and measurement of prolapse of pelvic organs.SUBJECTS AND METHODS. Ten patients underwent triphasic dynamic MR imaging and triphasic fluoroscopic cystocolpoproctography with identical amounts of contrast material to opacify the bladder, vagina, and rectum. The dynamic MR imaging procedure included cine-loop presentation. Each examination was analyzed to determine the presence and extent of prolapse of pelvic organs based on specific measurements.RESULTS. Both dynamic MR imaging and fluoroscopic cystocolpoproctography revealed 10 rectoceles (mean extents, 2.85 and 2.45 cm, respectively). Nine cystoceles were revealed by both dynamic MR imaging (mean extent, 4.05 cm) and fluoroscopy (mean extent, 4.55 cm). Seven enteroceles were revealed, one of which was initially not seen on dynamic MR imaging. Two sigmoidoceles were revealed, one of which was not seen on fluoroscopy. The mean extent of the enteroc...