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The appearance of levator ani muscle abnormalities in magnetic resonance images after vaginal delivery
Obstetrics and Gynecology · 2003 · Vol. 101(1) · pp. 46–53
John O. L. DeLancey✉(Michigan Medicine)
Abstract
Abnormalities in the levator ani muscle are present on MRI after a vaginal delivery but are not found in nulliparas.
Pelvic floor disorders treatmentsHernia repair and managementAnorectal Disease Treatments and OutcomesMedicineLevator aniMagnetic resonance imagingVaginal deliveryPelvic floorAbnormalityGynecologyAnatomyObstetricsPregnancy
MeSH terms
AdultFemaleHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingMuscle, SmoothPostoperative PeriodPelvic FloorDelivery, Obstetric
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