Muscle & nerve · 2012
High-Resolution ultrasound of the pudendal nerve: normal anatomy.
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Tagliafico Alberto, Perez Maribel Miguel, Martinoli Carlo
Аннотация
INTRODUCTION: In this study we aimed to determine whether high-resolution ultrasound (US) can identify the pudendal nerve and its terminal branches. We also attempted to identify the best approach for visualizing these structures.
METHODS: Normal anatomy of the pudendal nerve was evaluated in 3 cadavers and 20 healthy volunteers proximally at the level of the ischial spine and distally with low-frequency (2-5-MHZ) and high-frequency (12-7-MHZ and 17-5-MHZ) transducers. Two musculoskeletal radiologists performed the examinations and evaluations. Volunteers were placed in 3 different positions, which allowed different approaches (posterior, medial, and anterior transperineal). A 0-3 scale was used to assess nerve visibility.
RESULTS: Visualization of the pudendal nerve at the ischial spine was best when using a medial approach (P < 0.004); the terminal branches were seen best with the anterior approach (P < 0.002).
CONCLUSION: High-resolution ultrasound (US) can identify the pudendal nerve and its terminal branches.
METHODS: Normal anatomy of the pudendal nerve was evaluated in 3 cadavers and 20 healthy volunteers proximally at the level of the ischial spine and distally with low-frequency (2-5-MHZ) and high-frequency (12-7-MHZ and 17-5-MHZ) transducers. Two musculoskeletal radiologists performed the examinations and evaluations. Volunteers were placed in 3 different positions, which allowed different approaches (posterior, medial, and anterior transperineal). A 0-3 scale was used to assess nerve visibility.
RESULTS: Visualization of the pudendal nerve at the ischial spine was best when using a medial approach (P < 0.004); the terminal branches were seen best with the anterior approach (P < 0.002).
CONCLUSION: High-resolution ultrasound (US) can identify the pudendal nerve and its terminal branches.