2D, 3D, and 4D transperineal ultrasound: a promising study on pelvic floor health

Pelvic floor dysfunction is a common condition that frequently affects women over 50 years of age and decreases quality of life. Transperineal ultrasound has been positioned in recent years as the first study of choice in pelvic floor pathologies. It is an economical method, available in institutions, does not cause discomfort to the patient and allows the evaluation of the pelvic structures in real time. Ultrasound is a long-standing study, however the development of transperineal ultrasound with its 2D, 3D and 4D variants opens new avenues for approaching a topic as complex as the pelvic floor. Its advancement requires a specialist in diagnostic imaging trained in the subject and an interdisciplinary group of medical specialists to study each patient in a personal and articulate manner.