Application of transperineal ultrasound in female urethras and pathological change of circum-urethras
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1004-4477.2014.09.018
- VernacularTitle:经会阴超声在女性尿道周围病变中的应用
- Author:
Yongjiang MAO
;
Zhijuan ZHENG
;
Mei LIAO
;
Zeping HUANG
;
Rongqin ZHENG
;
Xinling ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ultrasonography;
Urethral diseases;
Female
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography
2014;23(9):791-793
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the application value of transperineal ultrasound in female urethras and pathological change of circum-urethras.Methods 403 female patients were examined by transperineal ultrasound in condition of resting and maximum Valsalva,female urethras and pathological changes of circum-urethras were observed and ultrasonic manifestation were concluded.Results By transperineal ultrasound the images of normal urethras and pathological change of circum-urethras were clearly discernible.403 female patients were examined,380 normal.18 urethral calcification,there was hyperecho stripe in urethras.2 urethral cyst,there was round anechoic area in circum-urethras and no fistula between round anechoic area with urethras.2 urethral diverticulum,there was round anechoic area in circumurethras and a fistula between round anechoic area with urethras.1 urethrovaginal fistula,there was irregular hypoechoic area between urethras with vagina,the irregular hypoechoic area both communicate with urethras and vagina.Conclusions Transperinealr ultrasound can be used for examination urethras and pathological change of circum-urethras in female patients and may provide more reliable information for clinical diagnosis.
