Argyro Xyda MD, PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Penelope Laura Moyle MBChB, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Rohna Kearney MD, MRCPI, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Susan Freeman MRCP, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1. To review stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair techniques.  2. To present the typical imaging findings following pelvic floor repair surgery. 3. To enhance basic understanding and interpretation of pelvic imaging on CT and MRI.  4. To discuss common complications associated with pelvic floor surgery. 5. To present the new specific terminology related to mesh complications according to the International Urogynaecology Association. 6. To highlight the importance of dedicated multiplanar and post i.v. gadolinium MRI sequences in the evaluation of pelvic floor surgery complications.   

• Brief introduction to SUI and POP • Main surgical pelvic floor repair techniques; procedures and postoperative anatomy • Review of expected post-operative appearances on MRI and CT. What the radiologist needs to know to avoid misinterpretation • Recommended MRI imaging protocol • Pelvic floor repair complications: Early and late complications • Sample cases • Summary    

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Xyda, A, Moyle, P, Kearney, R, Freeman, S, Female Pelvic Floor Repair: Normal Radiological Post-operative Appearances and Common Complications: What the Radiologist Needs to Know.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14012173.html