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Rectal prolapse ultrasound
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Demonstration of anal sphincter defect by 3D-endoanal ultrasonography is helpful for sphincter reconstruction.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound
3D-endoanal ultrasonography may reveal asymmetry and any defects in sphincter, thickening of the internal anal sphincter and submucosa. Demonstration of anal sphincter defect is helpful for sphincter reconstruction.[1]
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shaghayegh Habibi, M.D.[2]