Incorporating Pelvic Floor Ultrasound into your practice (on-demand)-Incorporating Pelvic Floor Ultrasound

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In this video, Dr. Shabir discusses the use of pelvic floor ultrasound in clinical practice. He explains the different modalities of ultrasound available and the benefits of using endovaginal ultrasound for its high image quality. Dr. Shabir emphasizes the importance of incorporating pelvic floor ultrasound into urogynecology practice and provides insight into the specific structures and measurements that can be assessed using ultrasound. He also discusses the clinical indications for pelvic floor ultrasound, including evaluating pelvic organ prolapse, anal incontinence, levator ani deficiency, and more. Dr. Shabir notes the relevance of ultrasound in reconstructive surgery and the ability to accurately visualize pelvic floor anatomy for optimal treatment planning. He also briefly discusses the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) credentialing process for ultrasound, as well as the coding and billing aspects of incorporating ultrasound into clinical practice. Dr. Shabir emphasizes the importance of understanding and using ultrasound in urogynecology to improve patient care and outcomes.

Keywords

pelvic floor ultrasound

clinical practice

ultrasound modalities

endovaginal ultrasound

image quality

urogynecology practice

pelvic organ prolapse

anal incontinence

levator ani deficiency

reconstructive surgery