PFD Week 2016-High Definition Pressure Mapping of the Pelvic Floor Muscles During Valsalva Maneuver, Voluntary Muscle Contraction and Involuntary Relaxation

High Definition Pressure Mapping of the Pelvic Floor Muscles During Valsalva Maneuver, Voluntary Muscle Contraction and Involuntary Relaxation

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The video discusses the shortcomings of current measurement systems for evaluating pelvic floor disorders and introduces a new method called vaginal tactile imaging. The current systems have limitations in quantifying prolapse areas, differentiating between types of prolapsed tissue, and evaluating muscle contributions. The new vaginal tactile imaging probe allows high-definition pressure mapping to quantify the behavior of pelvic floor muscles. The probe has sensors on either side to measure pressure and can track motion and temperature. A preliminary study with 24 patients showed promising results in detecting weak structures, recognizing muscle avulsion, and characterizing functional conditions of pelvic structures. The method is comfortable for most patients and offers valuable insights into the biomechanics of pelvic floor disorders. The study is supported by the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Aging.

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Heather van Raalte, MD

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Category Imaging

Keywords

measurement systems

pelvic floor disorders

vaginal tactile imaging

pressure mapping

pelvic structures