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Influence of rectal gel volume on defecation during dynamic pelvic floor magnetic resonance imaging

  • Gaurav Khatri
  • , April A. Bailey
  • , Chasta Bacsu
  • , Alana L. Christie
  • , Neil Kumar
  • , Ivan Pedrosa
  • , Philippe Zimmern

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Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate effects of altering rectal contrast volume on defecatory effort during magnetic resonance defecography (MRD). Methods: We assessed defecation qualitatively and quantitatively as a function of rectal distention (group A: 180 cc, n=31; group B: 120 cc, n=31). Quantitative evaluation comprised measuring rectal area on midline sagittal images pre- and post-defecation. Results: Resting rectal area was significantly higher for group A than for group B (35.2 vs. 28.3 cm2, P < .0001). Post-defecation rectal area and change in area (pre- to post-defecation) were not significantly different. Subjective evaluation showed no significant difference. Conclusion: Decreasing rectal gel volume from 180 to 120 cc did not compromise defecation performance during MRD.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1027-1031
Number of pages5
JournalClinical Imaging
Volume39
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Dynamic pelvic MRI
  • MR defecography
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Rectal contrast
  • Rectal gel

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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