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Influence of rectal gel volume on defecation during dynamic pelvic floor magnetic resonance imaging.
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Clinical Imaging . Nov/Dec2015, Vol. 39 Issue 6, p1027-1031. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Purpose To evaluate effects of altering rectal contrast volume on defecatory effort during magnetic resonance defecography (MRD). Methods We assessed defecation qualitatively and quantitatively as a function of rectal distention (group A: 180 cc, n = 31; group B: 120 cc, n = 31). Quantitative evaluation comprised measuring rectal area on midline sagittal images pre- and post-defecation. Results Resting rectal area was significantly higher for group A than for group B (35.2 vs. 28.3 cm 2 , P < .0001). Post-defecation rectal area and change in area (pre- to post-defecation) were not significantly different. Subjective evaluation showed no significant difference. Conclusion Decreasing rectal gel volume from 180 to 120 cc did not compromise defecation performance during MRD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08997071
- Volume :
- 39
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Imaging
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 115069024
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2015.05.018