M. Pascual

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether pre-conception surgery for deep endometriosis (DE) is associated with obstetric outcomes compared with conservative management. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: Single-center tertiary hospi…

OBJECTIVE: To perform an updated meta-analysis evaluating the diagnostic performance of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) for detecting lateral parametrial involvement in women with suspected deep pelvic endometriosis. METHODS: A literature se…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the performance of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) using the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) terminology in the detection of deep endometriosis (DE). DESIGN: International multicenter prospective diagn…

BACKGROUND: Over the past decade, transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) has revolutionized the diagnosis of deep endometriosis. We can now accurately describe and evaluate lesions in multiple compartments of the pelvis, increasing diagnostic capac…

to investigate the prevalence of a new three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound marker of presence of adenomyosis, the roots sign. We evaluated the prevalence roots sign in a series of 48 volumes suspected for the presence of direct and indirect u…

The actual prevalence of superficial endometriosis is not known. However, it is considered as the most common subtype of endometriosis. The diagnosis of superficial endometriosis remains difficult. In fact, little is known about the ultraso…

BackgroundDiagnostic accuracy for estimating myometrial infiltration by ultrasound in endometrial cancer requires experience. The objective of this study is to determine the learning curve (LC) for assessing myometrial infiltration in cases…

Abstract Study question Does the presence of adenomyosis impact the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing frozen embryo transfer (FET)? Summary answer Presence of adenomyosis is associated with higher miscarriage and lower clinical pregn…

(1) Background: The presence of adenomyosis among pregnant patients has been associated with a higher incidence of miscarriage and pregnancy complications. Although the role of adenomyosis in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) wa…

The actual prevalence of superficial endometriosis is not known. However, it is considered the most common subtype of endometriosis. The diagnosis of superficial endometriosis remains difficult. In fact, little is known about the ultrasound…

In recent years, due to the development of standardized diagnostic protocols associated with an improvement in the associated technology, the diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis using imaging is becoming a reality. In particular, transvaginal…

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the sliding sign on transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) in detecting pouch of Douglas obliteration and bowel involvement in patients with su…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) in predicting deep endometriosis (DE) following the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) consensus methodology. METHODS: This was an international …

Ultrasound technology with or without color Doppler allows a real-time evaluation of the entire female pelvis including gynecologic and non-gynecological organs, as well as their pathology. As ultrasound is an accurate tool for gynecologica…

To evaluate reproductive results of patients presenting adenomyosis under Morphological Uterus Sonographic Assessment (MUSA) criteria who underwent assisted reproductive techniques (ART) using oocyte donation or preimplantation genetic test…

BACKGROUND: Transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are used for the clinical diagnosis of adenomyosis. OBJECTIVES: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of TVS and MRI for the diagnosis of adenomyosis. SEARCH STRA…

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of seven classical Machine Learning (ML) models trained with ultrasound (US) soft markers to raise suspicion of endometriotic bowel involvement.Materials and methodsInput data to t…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accuracy of transvaginal sonography (TVS) for detecting parametrial deep endometriosis, using laparoscopy as the reference standard. METHODS: A search was performed in PubMed/MEDLINE and Web of Science for studies…

The role of ultrasound in the detection of the parametrial localisation of deep endometriosis although associated with ureteral stenosis and linked with a complex surgery with a high risk of intra and post-operative complications, is poor i…

To determine the pooled recurrence rate of benign adnexal masses/cysts (namely simple cyst, endometrioma, hydrosapinx, peritoneal cyst) after transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration, with or without sclerotherapy. A search of studies publ…

The aim of this meta-analysis is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) to detect parametrial endometriosis, using laparoscopy as the reference standard. A search for studies evaluating the TVS for assessi…

ObjectiveTo determine the pooled recurrence rate of benign adnexal masses/cysts (namely simple cyst, endometrioma, hydrosalpinx, peritoneal cyst) after transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration, with or without sclerotherapy.Data sourcesSea…

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the reproducibility of ultrasonographic (US) findings of rectosigmoid endometriosis among examiners with different level of expertise using stored three-dimensional (3D) volumes of the posterior compartment of the pelv…

The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of seven classical machine learning (ML) models trained with ultrasound (US) soft markers to raise suspicion of endometriosis of uterosacral ligaments. Input data to the models was retrieved…