Table 4.
Results of 3-dimensional ultrasonography
| Variable | Constipated group (n = 64) | Incontinent group (n = 69) | Non-bowel dysfunction group (n = 34) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rectocele | 42 (65.6) | 26 (37.7) | 16 (47.1) | 0.005 |
| Enterocele | 3 (4.7) | 3 (4.3) | 0 (0) | 0.273 |
| Internal intussusception | 9 (14.1) | 17 (24.6) | 5 (14.7) | 0.237 |
| Pelvic floor dyssynergia | 12 (18.8) | 11 (15.9) | 6 (17.6) | 0.912 |
| IAS injury | 21 (32.8) | 21 (30.4) | 7 (20.6) | 0.434 |
| EAS injury | 24 (37.5) | 32 (46.4) | 12 (35.3) | 0.448 |
| Avulsion | 7 (10.9) | 5 (7.2) | 3 (8.8) | 0.808 |
Values are presented as number (%).
IAS, internal anal sphincter; EAS, external anal sphincter.