Protocol for Translabial 3D-Ultrasonography for diagnosing levator defects (TRUDIL): a multicentre cohort study for estimating the diagnostic accuracy of translabial 3D-ultrasonography of the pelvic floor as compared to MR imaging

• Main Authors: Gondrie Ed TCM (Author), Kampschöer Paul HNM (Author), Bergmans Martin GM (Author), Link Gerold (Author), Evers Johannes LH (Author), Vliegen Roy FA (Author), Futterer Jurgen J (Author), Beets-Tan Regina GH (Author), Stoker Jaap (Author), Mulder Femke (Author), Schweitzer Karlijn J (Author), Kluivers Kirsten B (Author), Weemhoff Mirjam (Author), Notten Kim JB (Author), van Gestel Iris (Author), van Dooren Ivo (Author), Dirksen Carmen (Author), Smits Luc JM (Author), Bossuyt Patrick M (Author), Roovers Jan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition affecting more than half of the women above age 40. The estimated lifetime risk of needing surgical management for POP is 11%.</p> <p>In patients undergoing POP surgery of the an...