Physiotherapeutic treatment for levator ani avulsion after delivery: A transperineal three-dimensional ultrasound assessment

Background: Levator ani avulsion is defined as the interruption of the insertion of this muscle on the pubic bone. It is currently recognized as an important triggering factor for genital prolapse. Although surgical interventions are available, there are no conservative strategies for this muscular...

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Main Authors: Juliana Sayuri Kubotani, Edward Araujo Júnior, Andrea Silveira de Queiroz Campo, Jurandir Piassi Passos, Caroline Ferreira do Nascimento Neri, Miriam Raquel Diniz Zanetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Ultrasound
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Online Access:http://www.jmuonline.org/article.asp?issn=0929-6441;year=2020;volume=28;issue=4;spage=245;epage=248;aulast=Kubotani