Comparative magnetic resonance imaging-based study of pelvic floor morphology and function before pregnancy and after primigravida vaginal delivery

  • Published on 01/31/2025
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Lin Xiaonan 1, Chen Jinming 1, Pan Haijing 1, Xu Yaye 1, Zhong Qun 1, Lin Xueying 2, Ye Chengbin 1

1 https://ror.org/05n0qbd70 Department of Radiology The Affiliated People’s Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 602 Ba Yi Qi Zhong Road Fuzhou China
2 https://ror.org/055gkcy74 Department of Ultrasound Fujian Medical University Union Hospital 29 Xinquan Road Fuzhou City Fujian Province China

Abstract

Background Vaginal childbirth is one of the main risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can facilitate quantitative evaluation of the morphology and function of the pelvic floor in static and dynamic environments. The objective of this study was to investigate the changes in pelvic floor morphology and function in primigravida women before pregnancy (BP) and after vaginal delivery.
Methods Primigravida women underwent...

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