3D Observation of Pelvic Organs with Dynamic MRI Segmentation: A Bridge Toward Patient-Specific Models
Résumé
Female pelvic organ prolapses are common, but their treatment is challenging. Notably, diag-nosis and understanding of these troubles remain incomplete. Tridimensional observations of displacement and deformation of the pelvic organs during a strain could support a better understanding and help to develop comprehensive tools for preoperative planning. The present feasibility study evaluates tridimensional dynamic MRI in 12 healthy volunteers. Tridimensional acquisitions were approximated using five intersecting slices, each recorded twice per second. MRI was performed during rest and strain, with intrarectal and intravaginal contrast gel. Subject-specific dynamic 3D models were built for each volunteer through segmentation.
This multi-planar acquisition technique applied during a dynamic MRI allows for observation of displacement and deformations of pelvic organs during a strain.