Publications for Ka Shek
Publications for Ka Shek
2016
Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2016). Comment on
Vergeldt et al.: Risk factors for pelvic organ
prolapse and its recurrence: a systematic review.
International Urogynecology Journal, 27(4),
651-652. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-016-295
3-4">[More Information]</a>
Kamisan Atan, I., Shek, K., Langer, S., Rojas,
R., Caudwell-Hall, J., Daly, J., Dietz, H. (2016).
Does the Epi-No birth trainer prevent vaginal
birth-related pelvic floor trauma? A multicentre
prospective randomised controlled trial. BJOG,
123(6), 995-1003. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.1392
4">[More Information]</a>
Shek, K., Green, K., Hall, J., Guzman-Rojas, R.,
Dietz, H. (2016). Perineal and vaginal tears are
clinical markers for occult levator ani trauma: A
retrospective observational study. Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 47(2), 224-227. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.14856">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Oversand, S., Kamisan Atan, I., Shek, K., Dietz,
H. (2016). The association of urinary and anal
incontinence with measures of pelvic floor
muscle contractility. Ultrasound in Obstetrics
and Gynecology, 47(5), 642-645. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.14902">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Guzman Rojas, R., Kamisan Atan, I., Shek, K.,
Dietz, H. (2016). The prevalence of abnormal
posterior compartment anatomy and its
association with obstructed defecation symptoms
in urogynecological patients. International
Urogynecology Journal, 27(6), 939-944. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-291
4-3">[More Information]</a>
Naranjo-Ortiz, C., Shek, K., Martin, A., Dietz, H.
(2016). What is normal bladder neck anatomy?
International Urogynecology Journal, 27(6),
945-950. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-291
6-1">[More Information]</a>
2015
Guzman, R., Kamisan Atan, I., Shek, K., Dietz,
H. (2015). Anal sphincter trauma and anal
incontinence in urogynecological patients.
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 46(3),
363-366. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.14845">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Cassadó-Garriga, J., Wong, V., Shek, K., Dietz,
H. (2015). Can we identify changes in fascial
paravaginal supports after childbirth? Australian
and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, 55(1), 70-75. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12261">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Wlazak, E., Surkont, G., Shek, K., Dietz, H.
(2015). Can we predict urinary stress
incontinence by using demographic, clinical,
imaging and urodynamic data? European
Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and
Reproductive Biology, 193, 114-117. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2015.07.
012">[More Information]</a>
Guzman Rojas, R., Kamisan Atan, I., Shek, K.,
Dietz, H. (2015). Defect-specific rectocele
repair: Medium-term anatomical, functional and
subjective outcomes. Australian and New
Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
55(5), 487-492. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12347">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Guzman Rojas, R., Quintero, C., Shek, K., Dietz,
H. (2015). Does childbirth play a role in the
etiology of rectocele? International
Urogynecology Journal, 26(5), 737-741. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-014-256
0-1">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Zhang, X., Shek, K., Guzman, R.
(2015). How large does a rectocele have to be to
cause symptoms? A 3D/4D ultrasound study.
International Urogynecology Journal, 26(9),
1355-1359. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-270
9-6">[More Information]</a>
Endress, E., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2015). Levator
avulsion is not associated with symptom bother
of female pelvic organ prolapse. Archives of
Gynecology and Obstetrics, 292(3), 629-633. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00404-015-363
3-1">[More Information]</a>
Albrich, S., Shek, K., Krahn, U., Dietz, H.
(2015). Measurement of subpubic arch angle by
three-dimensional transperineal ultrasound and
impact on vaginal delivery. Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 46(4), 496-500. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.14814">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Cheung, R., Shek, K., Chan, S., Chung, T.,
Dietz, H. (2015). Pelvic floor muscle biometry
and pelvic organ mobility in East Asian and
Caucasian nulliparae. Ultrasound in Obstetrics
and Gynecology, 45(5), 599-604. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.14656">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Thomas, V., Shek, K., Guzman Rojas, R., Dietz,
H. (2015). Temporal latency between pelvic
floor trauma and presentation for prolapse
surgery: a retrospective observational study.
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International Urogynecology Journal, 26(8),
1185-1189. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-267
7-x">[More Information]</a>
Oversand, S., Atan, I., Shek, K., Dietz, H.
(2015). The association between different
measures of pelvic floor muscle function and
female pelvic organ prolapse. International
Urogynecology Journal, 26(12), 1777-1781. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-279
3-7">[More Information]</a>
Kamisan Atan, I., Gerges, B., Shek, K., Dietz, H.
(2015). The association between vaginal parity
and hiatal dimensions: A retrospective
observational study in a tertiary
urogynaecological centre. BJOG, 122(6),
867-872. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.1292
0">[More Information]</a>
Dixit, P., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2014). How
common is pelvic floor muscle atrophy after
vaginal childbirth? Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 43(1), 83-88. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.12543">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Guzman Rojas, R., Wong, V., Shek, K., Dietz,
H. (2014). Impact of levator trauma on pelvic
floor muscle function. International
Urogynecology Journal, 25(3), 375-380. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-013-222
6-4">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Guzman-Rojas, R., Shek, K. (2014).
Postprocessing of pelvic floor ultrasound data:
How repeatable is it? Australian and New
Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,
54(6), 553-557. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12250">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Tan, L., Shek, K., Kamisan Atan, I., Rojas, R.,
Dietz, H. (2015). The repeatability of
sonographic measures of functional pelvic floor
anatomy. International Urogynecology Journal,
26(11), 1667-1672. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-275
9-9">[More Information]</a>
Shek, K., Guzman-Rojas, R., Dietz, H. (2014).
Residual defects of the external anal sphincter
following primary repair: an observational study
using transperineal ultrasound. Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 44(6), 704-709. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.13368">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2015). What is abnormal
uterine descent on translabial ultrasound?
International Urogynecology Journal, 26(12),
1783-1787. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-279
2-8">[More Information]</a>
Rodrigo, N., Wong, V., Shek, K., Martin, A.,
Dietz, H. (2014). The use of 3-dimensional
ultrasound of the pelvic floor to predict
recurrence risk after pelvic reconstructive
surgery. Australian and New Zealand Journal of
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 54(3), 206-211. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12171">[Mo
re Information]</a>
2014
Wong, V., Shek, K., Rane, A., Lee, J.,
Rosamilia, A., Dietz, H. (2014). A comparison of
two different mesh kit systems for anterior
compartment prolapse repair. Australian and
New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, 54(3), 212-217. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12194">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Wong, V., Shek, K., Goh, J., Krause, H., Martin,
A., Dietz, H. (2014). Cystocele recurrence after
anterior colporrhaphy with and without mesh
use. European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology
and Reproductive Biology, 172(1), 131-135. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2013.11.
001">[More Information]</a>
Thibault-Gagnon, S., Yusuf, S., Langer, S.,
Wong, V., Shek, K., Martin, A., Dietz, H.
(2014). Do women notice the impact of
childbirth-related levator trauma on pelvic floor
and sexual function? Results of an observational
ultrasound study. International Urogynecology
Journal, 25, 1389-1398. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-014-233
1-z">[More Information]</a>
2013
Shek, K., Wong, V., Lee, J., Rosamilia, A.,
Rane, A., Krause, H., Goh, J., Dietz, H. (2013).
Anterior compartment mesh: a descriptive study
of mesh anchoring failure. Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 42(6), 699-704. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.12577">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Pineda, M., Shek, K., Wong, V., Dietz, H.
(2013). Can hiatal ballooning be determined by
two-dimensional translabial ultrasound?
Australian and New Zealand Journal of
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 53(5), 489-493. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12111">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Shek, K., Daly, O., Korda, A. (2013).
Can levator avulsion be repaired surgically? A
prospective surgical pilot study. International
Urogynecology Journal, 24(6), 1011-1015. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-198
4-8">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Nazemian, K., Shek, K., Martin, A.
(2013). Can urodynamic stress incontinence be
Publications for Ka Shek
diagnosed by ultrasound? International
Urogynecology Journal, 24(8), 1399-1403. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-203
2-4">[More Information]</a>
Volloyhaug, I., Wong, V., Shek, K., Dietz, H.
(2013). Does levator avulsion cause distension of
the genital hiatus and perineal body?
International Urogynecology Journal, 24(7),
1161-1165. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-199
3-7">[More Information]</a>
Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2013). Elective caesarean
delivery - the right choice for whom? Current
Women's Health Reviews, 9(1), 50-55.
Andrew, B., Shek, K., Chantarasorn, V., Dietz,
H. (2013). Enlargement of the levator hiatus in
female pelvic organ prolapse: Cause or effect?
Australian and New Zealand Journal of
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 53(1), 74-78. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajo.12026">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Gerges, B., Kamisan Atan, I., Shek, K., Dietz, H.
(2013). How to determine "ballooning" of the
levator hiatus on clinical examination: a
retrospective observational study. International
Urogynecology Journal, 24(11), 1933-1937. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-013-211
9-6">[More Information]</a>
Wong, V., Shek, K., Rane, A., Goh, J., Krause,
H., Dietz, H. (2013). Is levator avulsion a
predictor of cystocele recurrence following
anterior vaginal mesh placement? Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 42(2), 230-234. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.12433">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2013). Pelvic floor
ultrasonography: An update. Minerva
ginecologica, 65(1), 1-20. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=23412016">[More Information]</a>
two independent risk factors for prolapse? An
observational study. Acta Obstetricia et
Gynecologica Scandinavica, 91, 211-214. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0412.201
1.01315.x">[More Information]</a>
Khunda, A., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2012). Can
ballooning of the levator hiatus be determined
clinically? American Journal of Obstetrics &
Gynecology, 206(3), 246.e1-246.e4. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2011.10.8
76">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Velez Sanchez, D., Shek, K., Martin,
A. (2012). Determination of postvoid residual by
translabial ultrasound. International
Urogynecology Journal, 23(12), 1749-1752. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-176
9-0">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Moegni, F., Shek, K. (2012).
Diagnosis of levator avulsion injury: A
comparison of three methods. Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 40(6), 693-698. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.11190">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Shek, K., Chantarasorn, V., Langer, S.
(2012). Do women notice the effect of
childbirth-related pelvic floor trauma? Australian
and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, 52(3), 277-281. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.201
2.01432.x">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Bond, V., Shek, K. (2012). Does
childbirth alter the reflex pelvic floor response to
coughing? Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 39(5), 569-573. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.10083">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Shek, K., Chantarasorn, V., Langer, S., Dietz, H.
(2012). Does levator trauma 'heal'? Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 40(5), 570-575. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.11203">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2013). Surgical repair of
bilateral levator ani muscles with ultrasound
guidance: comment. International
Urogynecology Journal, 24(2), 355-355. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-198
7-5">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Shek, K. (2012). Levator function and
voluntary augmentation of maximum urethral
closure pressure. International Urogynecology
Journal, 23(8), 1035-1040. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-170
5-3">[More Information]</a>
Guzman Rojas, R., Shek, K., Langer, S., Dietz,
H. (2013). The prevalence of anal sphincter
injury in primiparous women. Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 42(4), 461-466. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.12481">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Chantarasorn, V., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2012).
Mobility of the perineal body and anorectal
junction before and after childbirth. International
Urogynecology Journal, 23(6), 729-733. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-167
2-8">[More Information]</a>
2012
Dietz, H., Erdmann, M., Shek, K. (2012). Reflex
contraction of the levator ani in women
symptomatic for pelvic floor disorders.
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 40(2),
Dietz, H., Franco, A., Shek, K., Kirby, A. (2012).
Avulsion injury and levator hiatal ballooning:
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215-218. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.11087">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Shek, K., Kruger, J., Dietz, H. (2012). The effect
of pregnancy on hiatal dimensions and urethral
mobility: an observational study. International
Urogynecology Journal, 23(11), 1561-1567. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-012-179
5-y">[More Information]</a>
Orejuela, F., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2012). The
time factor in the assessment of prolapse and
levator ballooning. International Urogynecology
Journal, 23(2), 175-178. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-153
3-">[More Information]</a>
Adisuroso, T., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2012).
Tomographic imaging of the pelvic floor in
nulliparous women: limits of normality.
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 39(6),
698-703. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.10124">[Mo
re Information]</a>
Mulder, F., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2012). What's a
proper push? The Valsalva manoeuvre revisited.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 52(3), 282-285. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.201
2.01446.x">[More Information]</a>
2011
Dietz, H., Wong, V., Shek, K. (2011). A
simplified method for determining hiatal
biometry. Australian and New Zealand Journal
of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 51(6), 540-543.
<a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.201
1.01352.x">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Bhalla, R., Chantarasorn, V., Shek, K.
(2011). Avulsion of the puborectalis muscle is
associated with asymmetry of the levator hiatus.
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 37(6),
723-726. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.8969">[Mor
e Information]</a>
Shek, K., Chantarasorn, V., Langer, S., Phipps,
H., Dietz, H. (2011). Does the Epi-No® Birth
Trainer reduce levator trauma? A randomised
controlled trial. International Urogynecology
Journal, 22(12), 1521-1528. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-011-151
7-x">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Erdmann, M., Shek, K. (2011). Mesh
Contraction: Myth or Reality? American Journal
of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 204(2),
173.e1-173.e4. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2010.08.0
58">[More Information]</a>
Rodrigo, N., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2011). Rectal
intussusception is associated with abnormal
levator ani muscle structure and morphometry.
Techniques in Coloproctology, 15(1), 39-43. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10151-010-065
7-1">[More Information]</a>
Chantarasorn, V., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2011).
Sonographic appearance of transobturator slings:
implications for function and dysfunction.
International Urogynecology Journal, 22(4),
493-498. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-130
6-y">[More Information]</a>
Chantarasorn, V., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2011).
Sonographic detection of puborectalis muscle
avulsion is not associated with anal incontinence.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 51(2), 130-135. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.201
0.01273.x">[More Information]</a>
2010
Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2010). Can levator avulsion
be predicted antenatally? American Journal of
Obstetrics & Gynecology, 202(6), 586.e1-586.e6.
<a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2009.11.0
38">[More Information]</a>
Eisenberg, V., Chantarasorn, V., Shek, K., Dietz,
H. (2010). Does levator ani injury affect
cystocele type? Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 36(5), 618-623. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.7712">[Mor
e Information]</a>
Shek, K., Pirpiris, A., Dietz, H. (2010). Does
levator avulsion increase urethral mobility?
European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and
Reproductive Biology, 153(2), 215-219. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2010.07.
036">[More Information]</a>
Weemhoff, M., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2010).
Effects of age on levator function and
morphometry of the levator hiatus in women
with pelvic floor disorders. International
Urogynecology Journal, 21(9), 1137-1142. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-115
0-0">[More Information]</a>
Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2010). Intrapartum risk
factors for levator trauma. BJOG, 117(12),
1485-1492. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.201
0.02704.x">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Chantarasorn, V., Shek, K. (2010).
Levator avulsion is a risk factor for cystocele
recurrence. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 36(1), 76-80. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.7678">[Mor
e Information]</a>
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Model, A., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2010). Levator
defects are associated with prolapse after pelvic
floor surgery. European Journal of Obstetrics
Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 153(2),
220-223. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2010.07.
046">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Bernardo, M., Kirby, A., Shek, K.
(2010). Minimal criteria for the diagnosis of
avulsion of the puborectalis muscle by
tomographic ultrasound. International
Urogynecology Journal, 22(6), 699-704. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-132
9-4">[More Information]</a>
Nader, R., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2010). Predicting
the outcome of induction of labour. Australian
and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and
Gynaecology, 50(4), 329-333. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1479-828X.201
0.01169.x">[More Information]</a>
Shek, K., Dietz, H., Kirby, A. (2010). The Effect
of Childbirth on Urethral Mobility: A
Prospective Observational Study. The Journal of
Urology, 184(2), 629-634. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2010.03.13
5">[More Information]</a>
Dickie, K., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2010). The
relationship between urethral mobility and parity.
BJOG, 117(10), 1220-1224. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.201
0.02649.x">[More Information]</a>
Svabik, K., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2009). How
much does the levator hiatus have to stretch
during childbirth? BJOG, 116(12), 1657-1662.
<a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.200
9.02321.x">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Shek, K. (2009). Levator defects can
be detected by 2D translabial ultrasound.
International Urogynecology Journal, 20(7),
807-811. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-083
9-4">[More Information]</a>
Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2009). The effect of
childbirth on hiatal dimensions. Obstetrics &
Gynecology, 113(6), 1272-1278. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e318
1a5ef23">[More Information]</a>
Shek, K., Abdool, Z., Dietz, H. (2009). The
effect of levator avulsion on hiatal dimension
and function. American Journal of Obstetrics &
Gynecology, 201(89), e1-e5. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2009.02.0
05">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Shek, K. (2009). Tomographic
ultrasound imaging of the pelvic floor: Which
levels matter most? Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 33(6), 698-703. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.6403">[Mor
e Information]</a>
2008
Shek, K., Chantarasorn, V., Dietz, H. (2010).
The Urethral Motion Profile Before and After
Suburethral Sling Placement. The Journal of
Urology, 183(4), 1450-1454. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2009.12.02
8">[More Information]</a>
Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2008). OC003: The effect of
vaginal childbirth on levator hiatal dimensions.
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 32(3),
243-244. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.5411">[Mor
e Information]</a>
Ismail, S., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2010). Unilateral
coronal diameters of the levator hiatus: baseline
data for the automated detection of avulsion of
the levator ani muscle. Ultrasound in Obstetrics
and Gynecology, 36(3), 375-378. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.7634">[Mor
e Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Shek, K. (2008). OP24.04: How best
to evaluate tomographic pelvic floor ultrasound
findings? Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 32(3), 394. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.5886">[Mor
e Information]</a>
Pirpiris, A., Shek, K., Dietz, H. (2010). Urethral
mobility and urinary incontinence. Ultrasound in
Obstetrics and Gynecology, 36(4), 507-511. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.7658">[Mor
e Information]</a>
2009
Dietz, H., Kirby, A., Shek, K., Bedwell, P.
(2009). Does avulsion of the puborectalis muscle
affect bladder function? International
Urogynecology Journal, 20(8), 967-972. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-088
2-1">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Shek, K. (2008). OP2411: Can levator
avulsion be diagnosed by 2D translabial
ultrasound? Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 32(3), 396-396. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=18697077">[More Information]</a>
Shek, K., Rane, A., Goh, J., Dietz, H. (2008).
Stress urinary incontinence after transobturator
mesh for cystocele repair. International
Urogynecology Journal, DOI
10.1007/s00192-008-0789-2, 1-5. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-008-078
9-2">[More Information]</a>
Publications for Ka Shek
Dietz, H., Abbu, A., Shek, K. (2008). The
levator-urethra gap measurement: a more
objective means of determining levator avulsion.
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 32(7),
941-945. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.6268">[Mor
e Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Shek, K. (2008). The quantification of
levator muscle resting tone by digital assessment.
International Urogynecology Journal, 19(11),
1489-1493. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00192-008-068
2-z">[More Information]</a>
Shek, K., Dietz, H., Rane, A., Balakrishnan, S.
(2008). Transobturator mesh for cystocele repair:
a short- to medium-term follow-up using 3D/4D
ultrasound. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 32(1), 82-86. <a
href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.5361">[Mor
e Information]</a>
2007
Shek, K., Rane, A., Goh, J., Dietz, H. (2007).
OC256: Imaging of the Perigee transobturator
mesh and its effect on stress incontinence.
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 30(4),
446-446. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=17887331">[More Information]</a>
De Leon, J., Steensma, A., Shek, K., Dietz, H.
(2007). OC260: Ballooning: how to define
abnormal distensibility of the levator hiatus.
Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 30(4),
447-447. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=17887469">[More Information]</a>
Dietz, H., Shek, K. (2007). OC265: The 'urethral
motion profile': a new method for assessing
urethral mobility. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, 30(4), 448-449. <a
href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.
fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract
&list_uids=17887625">[More Information]</a>