PELVIC FLOOR ULTRASOUND. PRINCIPLES, APPLICATIONS AND CASE STUDIES

There is increasing interest in using ultrasound for assessment of pelvic floor disorders such as voiding dysfunction , pelvic organ prolapse and faecal incontinence. Ultrasound can also be a useful imaging modality for urodynamics and pelvic floor physiotherapy. Whilst ultrasound equipment is widely available around the world many clinicians may not have access to structured training in the technique of pelvic floor imaging and interpretation of images in the context of pelvic floor dysfunction. This book aims to provide the reader with the knowledge and skills to start utilising ultrasound imaging in assessment of pelvic floor disorders. The authors comprise the three surgical disciplines (urology, colorectal surgery and gynaecology) who commonly manage pelvic floor problems and have subspecialty expertise in pelvic floor imaging. They have conducted workshops in Australia, Asia, UK and USA and are advocates for clinican-performed ultrasound.

Table of contents (9 chapters)
1.The Physics and Technique of Ultrasound
2.Machine Settings and Technique of Image Optimization
3.Essentials for Setting Up Practice in Clinician Performed Ultrasound
4.Ultrasound Imaging in Assessment of the Male Patient with Voiding Dysfunction
5.Pelvic Ultrasound in the Assessment of Female Voiding Dysfunction
6.Practical Application of Ultrasound in the Assessment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse
7.Ultrasound Imaging of Gynaecologic Organs
8.Endoanal Ultrasound of Pelvic Floor
9.Principles and Applications of 3D Pelvic Floor Ultrasound