The added value of conventional defecography and MRI defecography in clinical decision making on treatment for posterior compartment prolapse.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Conventional defecography and MRI defecography can be requested as an additional test for diagnosing and differentiating the type of posterior compartment prolapse and/or obstructive defecation disorders. The objective of this study was to determine the added value of conventional defecography, conventional defecography and MRI defecography for clinical decision-making on treatment for patients with posterior compartment prolapse.

Methods: Four gynecologists were asked to fill in their treatment plan per patient for 32 cases for three different steps.