老年女性盆底功能障碍的诊断进展

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1003-9198.2026.01.001

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Abstract: Pelvic floor dysfunction in elderly women is a prevalent condition that significantly affects patients’quality of life. Clinical manifestations primarily include urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and anal dysfunction. With the accelerating global aging trend, research on its diagnosis and treatment has become a critical focus in medical science. Although multiple diagnostic techniques are now widely adopted, diagnostic accuracy remains suboptimal. This review systematicly examines the pathogenesis of pelvic floor dysfunction in elderly women, with particular emphasis on advanced diagnostic technologies developed in recent years.

Key words: elderly women, pelvic floor dysfunction, diagnostic techniques

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R 711.23

WU Honghao, MIAO Yaqiu, ZHANG Bei. Progress in diagnosis of pelvic floor dysfunction in elderly women[J]. Practical Geriatrics, 2026, 40(1): 1-5.

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