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World J Radiol. Jul 28, 2025; 17(7): 107459
Published online Jul 28, 2025. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v17.i7.107459
Optimizing diagnosis in obstructed defecation syndrome: A review of imaging modalities
Jai P Singh, Shayan Assaie-Ardakany, Maryam A Aleissa, Kareem Al-Shaer, Gautham Chitragari, Ernesto R Drelichman, Vijay K Mittal, Jasneet S Bhullar
Jai P Singh, Shayan Assaie-Ardakany, Maryam A Aleissa, Gautham Chitragari, Ernesto R Drelichman, Vijay K Mittal, Jasneet S Bhullar, Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Providence Hospital, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Southfield, MI 48075, United States
Kareem Al-Shaer, Department of Biological Science, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, United States
Co-corresponding authors: Jai P Singh and Jasneet S Bhullar.
Author contributions: Singh JP wrote the manuscript; Assaie-Ardakany S, Aleissa MA, Al-Shaer K, Chitragari G, Drelichman ER, and Mittal VK assisted in writing the manuscript; Bhullar JS designed research, wrote the paper; Singh JP is the primary author, has undertaken the majority of the research work, including designing the paper, reviewing resources, and manuscript preparation. Singh JP serves as the primary corresponding author and has led the majority of the research efforts, including study design, resource review, and manuscript preparation. He is responsible for all communication with the journal, overseeing the submission process, and addressing editorial and reviewer feedback. Bhullar JS is designated as the senior corresponding author. He will be available to respond to reader inquiries, drawing on his extensive expertise to provide detailed insights and perspectives. We believe this dual corresponding author arrangement will facilitate clear, efficient communication with the journal and support meaningful engagement with the wider research community.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.
Open Access: This article is an open-access article that was selected by an in-house editor and fully peer-reviewed by external reviewers. It is distributed in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0) license, which permits others to distribute, remix, adapt, build upon this work non-commercially, and license their derivative works on different terms, provided the original work is properly cited and the use is non-commercial. See: https://creativecommons.org/Licenses/by-nc/4.0/
Corresponding author: Jai P Singh, Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Providence Hospital, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 16001 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075, United States. drjp04@gmail.com
Received: March 25, 2025
Revised: May 6, 2025
Accepted: July 1, 2025
Published online: July 28, 2025
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Core Tip: This article reviews the role of various imaging modalities in evaluating pelvic floor disorders, which affect approximately 50% of women aged 50 and older. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management, as undetected abnormalities can lead to a high rate of treatment failure. Through a comparative analysis of different imaging techniques, this article seeks to provide insights that can help guide more informed management strategies for pelvic floor disorders.