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Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS): observational case series findings on MR defecography

Abdelatty, MA; Halligan, S; El Sayed, RF; Plumb, AAO; (2021) Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS): observational case series findings on MR defecography. European Radiology , 31 pp. 8597-8605. 10.1007/s00330-021-08075-6. Green open access

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Abstract

Objective: Radiological findings in solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) are well described for evacuation proctography (EP) but sparse for magnetic resonance defecography (MRD). In order to rectify this, we describe the spectrum of MRD findings in patients with histologically proven SRUS. / Materials and methods: MRD from twenty-eight patients (18 female; 10 males) with histologically confirmed SRUS were identified. MRD employed a 1.5-T magnet and a standardized technique with the rectal lumen filled with gel and imaged sagittally in the supine position, before, during, and after attempted rectal evacuation. A single radiologist observer with 5 years’ experience in pelvic floor imaging made the anatomical and functional measurements. / Results: Sixteen patients (10 female) demonstrated internal rectal intussusception and 3 patients (11%) demonstrated complete external rectal prolapse. Anterior rectoceles were noted in 12 female patients (43%). Associated anterior and middle compartment weakness (evidenced by excessive descent) was observed in 18 patients (64%). Cystocele was found in 14 patients (50%) and uterine prolapse was noted in 7 patients (25%). Enterocoeles were detected in 5 patients (18%) and peritoneocoele in 5 patients (18%). None had sigmoidocoele. Sixteen patients (57%) demonstrated delayed voiding and 13 patients (46%) incomplete voiding, suggesting defecatory dyssynergia. / Conclusion: MRD can identify and grade both rectal intussusception and dyssynergia in SRUS, and also depict associated anterior and/or middle compartment descent. Distinction between structural and functional findings has important therapeutic implications. Key Points: MRD can identify and grade both rectal intussusception and dyssynergia in patients with SRUS. MRD is an acceptable substitute to evacuation proctography in assessing anorectal dysfunctions when attempting to avoid ionizing radiation. SRUS influences the pelvic floor globally. MRD depicts associated anterior and/or middle compartment prolapse.

Type: Article
Title: Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS): observational case series findings on MR defecography
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1007/s00330-021-08075-6
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-021-08075-6
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Rectal diseases, Ulcer, Magnetic resonance imaging, Defecography, Pelvic floor, PELVIC FLOOR, INTUSSUSCEPTION
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Medicine
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Medicine > Department of Imaging
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10135068
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