Technical innovations in pelvic floor ultrasonography

Abstract

In this chapter the diagnostic potential of evaluating structural and functional interactions of female pelvic floor structures using novel image-processing techniques is presented. Technical innovations include three-dimensional volume render mode, maximum intensity projection, manual segmentation and sculpting, fusion imaging, PixelFlux, framing, color vector mapping, and motion tracking. When introduced into routine clinical practice, these new modalities will improve the management of pelvic floor dysfunctions. © 2010 Springer-Verlag Milan.