Levator ani muscle avulsion: Digital palpation versus tomographic ultrasound imaging.

Ixora Kamisan AtanSylvia LinHans Peter DietzPeter HerbisonPeter Donald Wilsonnull null

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2021)

Assessment of LAM avulsion defects by digital palpation is feasible but may require substantial training. Confirmation by imaging is crucial, especially if the diagnosis of avulsion may influence clinical management.

Keyphrases

high resolution
skeletal muscle
clinical evaluation