Dynamic imaging of posterior compartment pelvic floor dysfunction by evacuation proctography: techniques, indications, results and limitations

Eur J Radiol. 2007 Mar;61(3):454-61. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2006.07.031. Epub 2006 Dec 11.

Abstract

The clinical management of patients with anorectal and pelvic floor dysfunction is often difficult. Evacuation proctography has evolved from a method to evaluate the anorectum for functional disorders to its current status as a practical method for evaluating anorectal dysfunction and pelvic floor prolapse. It has a high observer accuracy and yield of positive diagnosis. Clinicians find it of major benefit and has altered management from surgical to medical and vice versa in a significant number of cases.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anal Canal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Anal Canal / pathology
  • Barium Sulfate
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Defecation / physiology*
  • Defecography / methods*
  • Female
  • Hernia / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pelvic Floor / pathology*
  • Rectocele / diagnostic imaging
  • Rectum / diagnostic imaging*
  • Rectum / pathology

Substances

  • Barium Sulfate