Impact of pelvic floor ultrasound in diagnosis of postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction

Abstract

Background: This study will appraise the impact of pelvic floor ultrasound (PFU) in diagnosis of postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction (PPPFD). Methods: Studies that report the impact of PFU in diagnosis of PPPFD will be examined in Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PSYCINFO, Scopus, Web of Science, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, CNKI, and WANGFANG up to June 1, 2020. Grey literature sources will also be searched. All potential case-controlled studies (CCSs) exploring the impact of PFU in diagnosis of PPPFD will be considered for inclusion in this study. Data will be extracted from eligible CCSs for data pooling and meta-analysis. Whenever necessary, we will also perform summary effect size, heterogeneity across studies, study quality assessment, and reporting bias. Results: The present study will estimate pooled outcome effects regarding the impact of PFU in diagnosis of PPPFD. Conclusion: This study may provide robust evidence to judge the impact of PFU on PPPFD Systematic review registration: PROSPERO CRD42020187623.

Application of transperineal ultrasound combined with shear wave elastography in pelvic floor function assessment after hysterectomy

“…Transabdominal ultrasonography has limitations in the display of pelvic floor tissue, and during transvaginal ultrasound exploration, the probe will change the position of the bladder neck and compress the urethra, which brings troubles to the diagnosis. [15] TPUS has become the mostused examination method for postpartum pelvic floor function assessment due to its validity, real-time dynamic presentations, economic value, convenience in use, non-invasiveness, [16] and it is also suitable for observation and evaluation of functional structures of pelvic floor after total hysterectomy. TPUS enables anatomical-like imaging of the pelvic floor and observes the pelvic floor structure of normal nulliparous women.…”