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Fig. 4.1 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. 3.1 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 the…

Fig. 6.1 GE RAB4-8-RS 4–8 MHz probe used for 3D transperineal imaging of the pelvic floor. © Shobeiri Fig. 6.2 Normal pelvic floor anatomy as seen on 3D transperineal imaging….

Fig. 9.1 High-multifrequency (9-16MHz), 360° rotational mechanical probe (type 2050, BK Medical, Herlev, Denmark Fig. 9.2 Schematic illustration of the technique of three-dimensional endoanal ultrasonography performed by 2050 transducer (B-K…

Fig. 11.1 3D EVUS of the pelvic floor of a patient with bilateral levator ani separation from the pubic bone. BK 8838 probe is used for imaging. PS pubic symphysis,…

Fig. 7.1 180° scan of anterior compartment: midurethral retropubic sling seen as a hyperechogenic structure beneath midurethra. B bladder, U urethra, P pubic symphysis, UVJ urethrovesical junction, S midurethral retropubic…

Fig. 5.1 Axial section gray-scale 3D image, transducer 8838. Symphysis pubis (“gothic arch”)—reference points of symmetry in axial section for transducers 8848, 2050, and 2052 (B–K Medical). SP symphysis pubis,…

Fig. 8.1 Left Bartholin gland cyst. Axial view with 360° endovaginal ultrasound probe. A anus, BG Bartholin gland, LA levator ani muscle, T transducer. © Shobeiri Fig. 8.2 Right Bartholin…

Fig. 10.1 Three-dimensional endorectal ultrasound performed with 2050 transducer (B-K Medical). Endometriosis lesion infiltrating the perirectal fat. The rectal layers are intact. (a) Axial plane, (b) coronal with axial plane….