Fig. 8.1 GE RAB4–8-RS, 4–8 MHz probe used for 3D transperineal imaging of the pelvic floor. GE Healthcare (Chicago, IL, USA). © Shobeiri Fig. 8.2 Normal pelvic floor anatomy as…
Fig. 1.1 Room analogy. © Shobeiri 2013 Fig. 1.2 Room analogy with three compartments separated. © Shobeiri 2013 Fig. 1.3 Room analogy with anterior, middle, posterior compartments, and the lateral…
Fig. 3.1 (a) This view demonstrates the correct positioning as the starting 2D field of view includes the pubic symphysis (S) anteriorly and the levator plate (LP) posteriorly. Also noted…
Fig. 5.1 The relative position of levator ani subdivisions during ultrasound imaging. Levels 1–3 are identified below the figure. The A–J markings on top of the figure correspond to the…
Fig. 4.1 (a) This view demonstrates correct positioning as the starting 2D field of view includes the pubic symphysis (S) anteriorly and the levator plate (LP) posteriorly. Also noted are…
Fig. 15.1 2D endovaginal view of the sacrospinous complex obtained with a BK triplane 8818 transducer (BK Ultrasound, Analogic, Peabody, MA, USA), the pudendal nerve which goes between the sacrospinous…
Fig. 7.1 Axial section gray-scale 3D image, transducer BK 8838. Symphysis pubis (“gothic arch”)—reference points of symmetry in axial section for transducers 8848, 2050, 2052 and 20R3 (BK Ultrasound). Symphysis…
Fig. 13.1 High multi-frequency (6–16 MHz), 360° rotational mechanical probe, BK 2052 probe (BK Ultrasound, Analogic, Peabody, MA, USA) Fig. 13.2 Schematic illustration of 3D endoanal ultrasonography technique performed by…
Model Footprint Frequency Penetration Use in physiotherapy C60nReal time 2D-convex transducer 60 mm 5–2 MHz 30 cm Perineal ultrasound Abdominal muscles Supra-pubic ultrasound for residual volume and bladder movement ICTxIntra-cavity…
Fig. 6.1 (a) Initial geometry of the female pelvic floor at the beginning of the second stage of labor in a left lateral view. (b) Left lateral view of the…
