Characterization of the Pudendal Nerve With Transvaginal Ultrasonography

Description

This is a feasibility study characterizing the ability of transvaginal ultrasonography to identify the pudendal nerve. Today, the pudendal nerve block is typically accomplished through blind landmark techniques, thus limiting its success. To date, there has never been an attempt to determine if the visualization of the pudendal nerve would be possible using transvaginal ultrasound with existing technology; nor to perform this procedure transvaginally with the assistance of ultrasound.

Conditions

Anesthesia

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This is a feasibility study characterizing the ability of transvaginal ultrasonography to identify the pudendal nerve. Today, the pudendal nerve block is typically accomplished through blind landmark techniques, thus limiting its success. To date, there has never been an attempt to determine if the visualization of the pudendal nerve would be possible using transvaginal ultrasound with existing technology; nor to perform this procedure transvaginally with the assistance of ultrasound.

Characterization of the Pudendal Nerve With Transvaginal Ultrasonography

Characterization of the Pudendal Nerve With Transvaginal Ultrasonography

Condition
Anesthesia
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Charlottesville

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22903

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Scheduled to undergo transvaginal ultrasound at the Fetal Care Center (FCC) or Gynecology clinic
  • * Patients undergoing pelvic floor surgery at either the Main OR or outpatient surgery center at UVA will be included. This includes surgeries performed by surgeons in the Department of OBGYN, Division of Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, and includes surgeries for repair of prolapse, urinary incontinence, fistula, urethral diverticulum, or other pelvic floor issues.
  • * \>18 years age
  • * English-speaking

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Virginia,

Study Record Dates

2024-12