Chapter
Defecography
Abstract
Defecography is a dynamic examination which provides a detailed functional anatomical view of the pelvis. This examination is usually performed in the upright position with lateral fluoroscopy while the patient evacuates the rectum. It is used to assess pelvic floor disorders, an underdiagnosed source of morbidity and diminished quality of life in women (Handa et al. 2008). Pelvic floor disorders are much less common in men. The age range of …
Authors
Somers S; Bartram CI
Book title
Abdominal Imaging
Pagination
pp. 769-784
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2013
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-13327-5_154