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Pelvic floor and perineal muscles: a dynamic coordination between skeletal and smooth muscles on pelvic floor stabilization.
Muro S, Akita K. Muro S, et al. Anat Sci Int. 2023 Jul;98(3):407-425. doi: 10.1007/s12565-023-00717-7. Epub 2023 Mar 24. Anat Sci Int. 2023. PMID: 36961619 Free PMC article. Review.
This continuous smooth muscle occupies the central region of the pelvic floor and perineum, thus revising the conventional understanding of the perineal body. At the interface between the levator ani and pelvic viscera, smooth muscle forms characteristic structures …
This continuous smooth muscle occupies the central region of the pelvic floor and perineum, thus revising the conventional understanding of …
Pelvic floor injury during vaginal birth is life-altering and preventable: what can we do about it?
DeLancey JOL, Masteling M, Pipitone F, LaCross J, Mastrovito S, Ashton-Miller JA. DeLancey JOL, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 Mar;230(3):279-294.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.11.1253. Epub 2024 Jan 2. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024. PMID: 38168908 Free PMC article. Review.
Imaging shows that injuries of the levator ani muscle, perineal body, and membrane occur in up to 19% of primiparous women. During birth, the levator muscle and birth canal tissues must stretch to more than 3 times their original length; it is this overstretching th …
Imaging shows that injuries of the levator ani muscle, perineal body, and membrane occur in up to 19% of primiparous women. Du …
Ultrasound assessment of the perineal body: A scoping review.
Vukasović I, Kalafatić D, Banović M, Banović V. Vukasović I, et al. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026 Feb 20;318:114904. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2025.114904. Epub 2025 Dec 22. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2026. PMID: 41456566 Review.
INTRODUCTION: The perineal body (PB) is a pyramidal fibromuscular structure located in the anterior part of the perineum, between the rectum and the vagina. ...With advances in transvaginal ultrasound technology and the introduction of transperineal ultrasound, dete …
INTRODUCTION: The perineal body (PB) is a pyramidal fibromuscular structure located in the anterior part of the perineum, betw …
The Female Pelvic Floor Fascia Anatomy: A Systematic Search and Review.
Roch M, Gaudreault N, Cyr MP, Venne G, Bureau NJ, Morin M. Roch M, et al. Life (Basel). 2021 Aug 30;11(9):900. doi: 10.3390/life11090900. Life (Basel). 2021. PMID: 34575049 Free PMC article. Review.
Although the perineal membrane, tendinous arch of pelvic fascia, pubourethral ligaments, rectovaginal fascia, and perineal body were the most frequently described structures, uncertainties were identified in micro- and macro-anatomy. ...
Although the perineal membrane, tendinous arch of pelvic fascia, pubourethral ligaments, rectovaginal fascia, and perineal body …
How to use the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) system?
Madhu C, Swift S, Moloney-Geany S, Drake MJ. Madhu C, et al. Neurourol Urodyn. 2018 Aug;37(S6):S39-S43. doi: 10.1002/nau.23740. Neurourol Urodyn. 2018. PMID: 30614056 Review.
Three additional measurements are taken to achieve a full description; the genital hiatus length, perineal body length, and total vaginal length. Staging a POP relies on identifying the lowest extent of any part of the six defined points; if any point reaches close …
Three additional measurements are taken to achieve a full description; the genital hiatus length, perineal body length, and to …
Anatomy and physiology of the female perineal body with relevance to obstetrical injury and repair.
Woodman PJ, Graney DO. Woodman PJ, et al. Clin Anat. 2002 Aug;15(5):321-34. doi: 10.1002/ca.10034. Clin Anat. 2002. PMID: 12203375 Review.
The female perineal body is a mass of interlocking muscular, fascial, and fibrous components lying between the vagina and anorectum. ...Repair of injuries to the perineal body caused by spontaneous tears or episiotomy are topics too often neglected in …
The female perineal body is a mass of interlocking muscular, fascial, and fibrous components lying between the vagina and anor …
A unified pelvic floor conceptual model for studying morphological changes with prolapse, age, and parity.
DeLancey JO, Mastrovito S, Masteling M, Horner W, Ashton-Miller JA, Chen L. DeLancey JO, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024 May;230(5):476-484.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2023.11.1247. Epub 2023 Nov 29. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2024. PMID: 38036167 Free PMC article. Review.
Schematically, these structures are considered to originate from pelvic sidewall structures and meet medially at important connection points that include the anal sphincter complex, perineal body, and anococcygeal raphe. The pubovisceral muscle contributes primarily …
Schematically, these structures are considered to originate from pelvic sidewall structures and meet medially at important connection points …
Rectocele.
Lippki K, Rutkowska B, Szczubelek-Pietrzykowska K, Barcz EM. Lippki K, et al. Ginekol Pol. 2025;96(11):963-968. doi: 10.5603/gpl.104320. Epub 2025 Jul 4. Ginekol Pol. 2025. PMID: 40613702 Free article. Review.
Proper differential diagnosis, distinguishing rectocele from enterocoele or perineal body descent, allows for making proper therapeutic decisions and consists of medical history, ultrasound examination, dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and defecography. ...
Proper differential diagnosis, distinguishing rectocele from enterocoele or perineal body descent, allows for making proper th …
The integral system.
Petros P. Petros P. Cent European J Urol. 2011;64(3):110-9. doi: 10.5173/ceju.2011.03.art1. Epub 2011 Sep 6. Cent European J Urol. 2011. PMID: 24578877 Free PMC article. Review.
CONCLUSIONS: Organ prolapse and symptoms are related, and both are mainly caused by laxity in the four main suspensory ligaments and perineal body. Restoration of ligament/fascial length and tension is required to restore anatomy and function....
CONCLUSIONS: Organ prolapse and symptoms are related, and both are mainly caused by laxity in the four main suspensory ligaments and peri …
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