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OBJECTIVE: To (1) determine how application of the updated international definition of deep endometriosis (DE) alters apparent disease prevalence across pelvic sites, and (2) characterize the distribution of endometriosis phenotypes, includ…

ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine the accuracy of the sliding-bladder sign assessed using preoperative transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) for identifying the presence of bladder-to-uterine (BTU) adhesions in patients undergoing hysterectomy…

BACKGROUND: Diagnosis of acute and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease continues to be a challenge despite advances in investigative procedures. Complications of PID include infertility, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancy. Currently,…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasonography (TVUS) in detecting deep endometriosis, ovarian endometriosis, and superficial endometriosis using the IDEA (International Deep Endometriosis Analysis) consensus…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of complex disease states, including pouch of Douglas (POD) obliteration and deep endometriosis (DE) of the bowel, on the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) for detecting endometriosis of t…