Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Avenida Professor Alfredo Balena 190, Santa Efigênia, Belo Horizonte, MG 30130-100, Brazil.
Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2010 Aug;282(2):149-55. doi: 10.1007/s00404-010-1396-2. Epub 2010 Mar 11.
Pelvic floor (PF) dysfunctions represent a frequent and complex problem for women. The interaction between the vagina and its supportive structures, that are designed to support increases in abdominal pressure, can be considered a biomechanical system. Recent advances in imaging technology have improved the assessment of PF structures. The aim of this paper is to review the applications of biomechanics in urogynecology.
The available literature on biomechanics research in urogynecology was reviewed.
Computational models have been demonstrated to be an effective tool to investigate the effects of vaginal delivery and PF dysfunctions. Biomechanical analysis of PF tissues provides a better understanding on PF dysfunctions etiology. These studies are also important for the development of synthetic prostheses utilized in PF surgery.
An interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaborative research, involving bioengineers and clinicians, is crucial to improve clinical outcomes in patients with PF dysfunctions.
盆底(PF)功能障碍是女性常见且复杂的问题。阴道及其支持结构之间的相互作用,旨在支撑腹部压力的增加,可以被认为是一个生物力学系统。影像学技术的最新进展提高了对 PF 结构的评估。本文旨在综述生物力学在尿失禁领域的应用。
综述了生物力学在尿失禁领域的研究文献。
计算模型已被证明是研究阴道分娩和 PF 功能障碍影响的有效工具。PF 组织的生物力学分析提供了对 PF 功能障碍病因的更好理解。这些研究对于 PF 手术中使用的合成假体的开发也很重要。
涉及生物工程师和临床医生的跨学科和多学科合作研究对于改善 PF 功能障碍患者的临床结果至关重要。