In vivo assessment of the levator ani muscles using shear wave elastography: a feasibility study in women
Abstract
We hypothesized that shear wave elastography (SWE) technology might be useful for assessing the elastic properties of the pelvic floor in women. Our primary objective was to evaluate the feasibility of assessing the levator ani muscles using SWE in women. Our secondary aim was to investigate the changes in their elastic properties from rest to Valsalva maneuver.
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Fluid mechanics [physics.class-ph] Material chemistry Acoustics [physics.class-ph] Automatic Electromagnetism Reactive fluid environment Electric power Polymers Acoustics [physics.class-ph] Biomechanics [physics.med-ph] Materials and structures in mechanics [physics.class-ph] Thermics [physics.class-ph] Vibrations [physics.class-ph] Mathematical Physics [math-ph] Quantum Physics [quant-ph]| Origin | Files produced by the author(s) |
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