AIUM/IUGA Practice Parameter for the Performance of Urogynecological Ultrasound Examinations: Developed in Collaboration with the ACR, the AUGS, the AUA, and the SRU
An ultrasound examination is a proven and useful procedure for evaluating the pelvic floor, including the urethra, bladder, vagina, uterus if possible, anorectum, and levator ani muscle. Pel- vic floor ultrasound (PFUS) examinations should be performed only when there is a valid medical reason. The lowest possible ultrasonic exposure settings should be used to gain the necessary diagnostic information. Although it is not possible to detect all pelvic floor pathology, adherence to the following practice param- eter will maximize the possibility of detecting many conditions.
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