Dynamic MRI faecography is an important examination method that can be used for various diseases and symptoms. This examination enables the assessment of suspected functional disorders of the pelvic floor, in particular voiding disorders that cause problems with bowel movements or urination.
Defecography in a sitting position is enormously helpful in diagnosing faecal disorders and is also used to investigate urinary bladder emptying disorders, both of which can occur in connection with various diseases or after previous surgical procedures.
In addition, dynamic MRI faecography can be used very well to confirm a suspected prolapse of the uterus, vagina, bladder or rectum due to muscular weakness of the pelvic floor muscles.
It also enables the detection and assessment of tumours in the area of the pelvic floor, pelvic organs and lower intestinal tract. In summary, this examination offers a wide range of applications and enables accurate diagnosis and assessment of various health problems in the pelvic area.
Pelvic floor diagnostics with Upright MRI – functional diagnostics and examination comfort
Upright MRI has proven to be a particularly suitable method for diagnosing functional disorders of the pelvic floor. This innovative technique combines the advantages of a conventional MRI examination with the possibility of better functional visualisation, which is achieved in the physiological, seated position during functional examinations.
The method enables precise diagnostics for the clear classification of displacements of the pelvic floor organs that occur depending on strain or function. This facilitates treatment planning and can clarify the need for surgery if necessary, as it guarantees a more meaningful image quality.
In addition, patient compliance is improved by the examination in their usual sitting position. This is crucial for achieving diagnostically useful examination results. The open design of the upright MRI also offers patients with claustrophobia significantly more pleasant examination conditions. This leads to greater comfort and satisfaction during the diagnostic process.
General advantages of an open MRI examination include a pleasant spaciousness and a reduced feeling of confinement, which is favourable for patients with claustrophobia. Increased patient satisfaction and co-operation contribute to more accurate examination results as patients are calmer, reducing motion artefacts. The possibility of taking accompanying persons into the room can further reduce patients’ anxiety and stress. The open MRI examination offers an alternative for patients who have difficulties in closed MRI machines due to claustrophobia or discomfort. Improved patient acceptance and co-operation facilitate diagnosis and contribute to an efficient and more accurate medical assessment.
The dynamic MRI faecography examination is carried out in the Medserena diagnostic centers for Upright MRI in Frankfurt and Hamburg: