期刊
INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL
卷 23, 期 4, 页码 459-466出版社
SPRINGER LONDON LTD
DOI: 10.1007/s00192-011-1592-z
关键词
Biomechanical properties; Elasticity; Prolapse; Vaginal tissue; Tactile imaging
资金
- National Institute on Aging, USA [AG034714]
Introduction and hypothesis Vaginal tactile imaging (VTI) is based on principles similar to those of manual palpation. The objective of this study is to assess the clinical suitability of new approach for imaging and tissue elasticity quantification under normal and prolapse conditions. Methods The study subjects included 31 women with normal and prolapse conditions. The tissue elasticity (Young's modulus) was calculated from spatial gradients in the resulting 3-D tactile images. Results Average values for tissue elasticity for the anterior and posterior compartments for normal conditions were 7.4+/-4.3 kPa and 6.2+/-3.1 kPa respectively. For Stage III prolapse the average values for tissue elasticity for anterior and posterior compartments were 1.8+/-0.7 kPa and 1.8+/-0.5 kPa respectively. Conclusions VTI may serve as a means for 3-D imaging of the vagina and a quantitative assessment of vaginal tissue elasticity, providing important information for furthering our understanding of pelvic organ prolapse and surgical treatment.
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