TReal-Time 3-D Transperineal Ultrasound along with Magnetic and Electrical Repair for managing Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

A recent study evaluated the clinical importance of employing real-time three-dimensional transperineal ultrasound along with a combined magnetic and electrical repair approach for managing postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction, using the following assessment tools: Modified Oxford Scale (MOS) to assess pelvic floor muscle (PFM) strength and function; Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) questionnaire to assess the patient's distress and discomfort; Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7) to measure the impact of urinary, colorectal-anal, and genital prolapse symptoms on patients' activities, relationships, and feeling; and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire (ICIQ) to assess urinary incontinence (UI) symptoms and their impact on an individual's quality of life (QoL).  

The study observed

• Significant improvement in pelvic floor muscle strength, symptom distress, and impact on activities, relationships, and feelings in the observation group than the control group.
• A significant increase in the MOS scores in the observation group, indicating improved PFM strength. 
• A significant decrease in the PFDI-20 scores in the observation group, indicating reduced distress related to pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms. 
• Significant improvements in the PFIQ-7 scores in the observation group, indicating reduced impact on activities, relationships, and feelings. 
• A significant decrease in the ICIQ scores in the observation group, indicating reduced severity of UI symptoms and improved QoL.

This study proves that employing real-time three-dimensional transperineal ultrasound along with a combined magnetic and electrical repair is an innovative therapeutic strategy and can be effectively used to manage postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction.

Ge L, Jiang H, Deng C, et al. The Clinical Significance of Real-Time 3-D Transperineal Ultrasound in the Treatment of Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Using a Combined Magnetic and Electrical Repair Approach. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2024 Jun:AT9578. PMID: 38843412.