Research progress on the use of pelvic floor ultrasound to evaluate stress urinary incontinence in patients with uterine prolapse
10.3760/cma.j.cn341190-20240729-00972
- VernacularTitle:盆底超声检查评估子宫脱垂患者压力性尿失禁的研究进展
- Author:
Jian YU
1
;
Bin HUANG
Author Information
1. 浙江中医药大学研究生院，杭州 310053
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Uterine prolapse;
Pelvic organ prolapse;
Urinary incontinence, stress;
Ultrasonography;
Pelvic floor;
Anatomy;
Root cause analysis;
Review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2025;32(6):957-960
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Relaxation of the pelvic floor muscle fascia tissue can contribute to pelvic organ prolapse, reduced urethral resistance, and altered anatomical positioning of the urethra and bladder, potentially leading to stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Both uterine prolapse and SUI substantially impact women's quality of life, physical health, and psychological well-being, making them critical public health concerns. Compared with MRI and CT, pelvic floor ultrasound offers distinct advantages, including high reproducibility, ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and non-invasiveness. It effectively evaluates functional and anatomical changes in the pelvic urethra and bladder while providing dynamic, real-time visualization of pelvic floor tissue movement and structural morphology. This allows for objective and precise assessments. Furthermore, pelvic floor ultrasound provides excellent spatial resolution, producing high-quality images essential for understanding pelvic floor anatomy and function. These imaging capabilities provide reliable clinical data for diagnosing and managing SUI in patients with uterine prolapse, supporting evidence-based treatment strategies. This article reviews current research advancements in applying pelvic floor ultrasound to assess SUI in patients with uterine prolapse.
