Definitions and Interpretation Templates for Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging

The new IUGA paper on Consensus Definitions and Interpretation Templates for Dynamic Ultrasound Imaging of Defecatory Pelvic Floor Disorders is now available online!

Reference of the paper:

Alshiek, J., Murad-Regadas, S.M., Mellgren, A. et al. Consensus definitions and interpretation templates for dynamic ultrasound imaging of defecatory pelvic floor disorders. Int Urogynecol J (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-022-05414-z

"The Pelvic Floor Disorders Consortium (PFDC) is a multidisciplinary organization of colorectal surgeons, urogynecologists, urologists, gynecologists, gastroenterologists, radiologists, physiotherapists, and other advanced care practitioners. Specialists from these fields are all dedicated to diagnosing and managing patients with pelvic floor conditions but approach evaluation and treatment of such patients with their unique perspectives given differences in their training. The PFDC was formed to enable collaboration between these specialties in developing and evaluating educational programs, creating clinical guidelines and algorithms, and promoting high-quality care for this unique patient population. The recommendations included in this document represent the work of the PFDC Working Group on Ultrasound in Imaging of Defecatory Disorders of the Pelvic Floor (members listed alphabetically in Table 1). The objective was to generate inclusive, rather than prescriptive, guidance for all practitioners interested in considering pelvic floor ultrasound imaging in their assessment of defecatory pelvic floor disorders."