Review
Biology
Melanie Roch, Nathaly Gaudreault, Marie-Pierre Cyr, Gabriel Venne, Nathalie J. Bureau, Melanie Morin
Summary: The female pelvis is a complex anatomical region, and the anatomy of the pelvic floor fasciae is currently poorly understood. Future research is needed to clarify discrepancies and accurately describe the anatomical structures.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Liping Yao, Fengzhi Li, Dandan Wang, Shaoqin Sheng
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the clinical treatment performance of 80 patients diagnosed with FPFD by comparing 4D transperineal pelvic floor ultrasound images with acupuncture treatment. The results showed that acupuncture treatment significantly improved the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction in patients, providing important reference for clinical treatment.
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Wenyao Xia, Golafsoun Ameri, Djalal Fakim, Humayon Akhuanzada, Malik Z. Raza, S. Abbas Shobeiri, Linda McLean, Elvis C. S. Chen
Summary: This study introduces an automatic approach to extract anatomical landmarks and the PMHD from pelvic ultrasound images, as well as automatic segmentation of the levator-ani muscle. The experiments demonstrate the algorithm's high accuracy and potential for clinical applications and personalized treatment of PFD.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON MEDICAL IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Minzhi Zhou, Wen Shui, Wenkun Bai, Xing Wu, Tao Ying
Summary: The study aimed to observe and measure the size and elastic value of the perineal body (PB) and assess its association with the levator hiatus. Ultrasound was used to acquire datasets from nulliparous, POP, and postpartum women. The study found that PB measurements and characteristics were influenced by parity and increased abdominal pressure, but there was little effect on the levator hiatus area.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Xiaoqin Zhang, Yongjia Xiang, Jie Yao, Xin Hu, Yangyun Wang, Liping Liu, Yan Wang, Yi Wu
Summary: In this study, an efficient automatic segmentation model of pelvic floor muscles with MRI was proposed based on DenseUnet, which achieved muscle volume calculation and provided a reference for assessing pelvic floor function. The improved DenseUnet showed good segmentation performance, time efficiency, and accuracy compared to manual segmentation.
QUANTITATIVE IMAGING IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Xiaoqin Zhang, Yongjia Xiang, Jie Yao, Xin Hu, Yangyun Wang, Liping Liu, Yan Wang, Yi Wu
Summary: In this study, an efficient automatic segmentation model for pelvic floor muscles was proposed using MRI images. The improved DenseUnet model showed good performance in segmenting pelvic floor muscles quickly and accurately.
QUANTITATIVE IMAGING IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Woojin Chong, Nhi Tran, Anthony Bui
Summary: By providing a self-constructed clay pelvic model, obstetrics and gynecology residents were able to improve their confidence and knowledge in pelvic anatomy. Most residents showed an increase in knowledge scores after the simulation, along with improved confidence levels.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Greta Lisa Carlin, Oliver Kimberger, Raffaela Morgenbesser, Wolfgang Umek, Heinz Koelbl, Klaus Bodner, Barbara Bodner-Adler
Summary: The study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on female pelvic floor dysfunction patients in Austria, revealing that most patients continued to prioritize their condition during the lockdown. Associated symptoms and psychological strain remained significant, with the majority expressing a strong willingness to continue treatment despite the crisis.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Meina Lin, Yongping Lu, Jing Chen
Summary: Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common urogynecology disorder with clinical treatments mainly focusing on conservative therapies and surgery. Synthetic materials used in surgical repair can cause complications, while biomaterial mesh has limitations due to degradation speed. Tissue-engineered repair materials show promise in improving PFD repair outcomes but require further research.
FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Chioma Chilaka, Philip Toozs-Hobson, Victor Chilaka
Summary: Obesity has a significant impact on the female urogenital system, leading to lower urinary tract symptoms and pelvic floor dysfunction. A comprehensive assessment and treatment approach is necessary for patients with obesity. It is important for healthcare providers to have a clear understanding of pelvic floor function and its relationship with obesity in order to provide holistic care. A multimodal approach to weight loss can help improve symptoms, but patients should not be forced to lose weight before receiving treatment.
BEST PRACTICE & RESEARCH CLINICAL OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Milana Flusberg, Mariya Kobi, Simin Bahrami, Phyllis Glanc, Suzanne Palmer, Victoria Chernyak, Devaraju Kanmaniraja, Rania Farouk El Sayed
Summary: The pelvic floor, consisting of muscles, ligaments, and fasciae, provides support for pelvic organs and damage to these elements can lead to abnormalities and organ prolapse. Understanding normal pelvic floor anatomy is crucial for radiologists to comprehend pelvic floor dysfunction.
ABDOMINAL RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mengqin Yuan, Min Hu, Fangfang Dai, Yaqi Fan, Zhimin Deng, Hongbing Deng, Yanxiang Cheng
Summary: Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common gynecological problem, with treatment options including non-operative and surgical methods to restore anatomical structure. Material type selection is crucial for the development of ideal pelvic floor repair mesh, as it has a significant impact on mechanical strength, biodegradation rate, and biocompatibility of the implants. Suitable materials for vaginal meshes are broadly classified into synthetic polymers, natural polymers, and polymer blends.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Deborah C. Marshall, Elizabeth S. Tarras, Ayesha Ali, Julie Bloom, Mylin A. Torres, Jenna M. Kahn
Summary: This scoping review highlights the lack of scientific research on the impacts of radiotherapy on female erectile tissues and the difficulty in designing studies due to the lack of biomedical data. Collaborative interdisciplinary research is needed to generate radiobiologic and clinical evidence to improve sexual outcomes in female patients.
CA-A CANCER JOURNAL FOR CLINICIANS
(2022)
Article
Rehabilitation
Cynthia E. Neville, Aakriti R. Carrubba, Zhuo Li, Yaohua Ma, Anita H. Chen
Summary: This study found that nearly half of women seeking pelvic floor physical therapy for pelvic pain also had coccygodynia. These women had higher pain scores, increased pelvic floor dysfunction, and significantly greater abnormal physical exam findings. The study highlights the strong link between coccygodynia, pelvic floor symptoms, and pelvic pain.
Review
Nursing
Carlos Saus-Ortega, Ester Sierra-Garcia, Antonio Martinez-Sabater, Elena Chover-Sierra, Maria Luisa Ballestar-Tarin
Summary: This study aims to recognize, appraise, and summarize existing research evidence on the effects of pelvic floor muscle training on female sexual function through a systematic review and potential meta-analysis. The Cochrane Library, CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and Scopus electronic databases will be searched for English, Spanish, and Portuguese RCTs. Data extraction and risk of bias assessment will be conducted, followed by a possible meta-analysis using Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Version 2. This systematic review and potential meta-analysis will significantly contribute to promoting pelvic floor health and women's sexual function, as well as informing clinical practice and identifying future research directions.
