S Ploteau — Endo Lab

diagnostic-accuracy 2021

A short anogenital distance on MRI is a marker of endometriosis

Human reproduction open ·doi:10.1093/hropen/hoab003

STUDY QUESTION: Could the anogenital distance (AGD) as assessed by MRI (MRI-AGD) be a diagnostic tool for endometriosis? SUMMARY ANSWER: A short MRI-AGD is a strong diagnostic marker of endometriosis. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: A short clinic…

guideline 2021

[Guidelines for Clinical Practice of the French College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2021: Prophylactic procedures associated with gynecologic surgery]

Gynecologie, obstetrique, fertilite & senologie ·doi:10.1016/j.gofs.2021.09.007

OBJECTIVE: To draw up recommendations on the use of prophylactic gynecologic procedures during surgery for other indications. DESIGN: A consensus panel of 19 experts was convened. A formal conflict of interest policy was established at the…

other 2020

Anogenital distance in adult women is a strong marker of endometriosis: results of a prospective study with laparoscopic and histological findings

Human reproduction open ·doi:10.1093/hropen/hoaa023

STUDY QUESTION: Could anogenital distance (AGD) be a non-invasive marker of endometriosis and correlated to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine revised score (r-ASRM) and ENZIAN classifications? SUMMARY ANSWER: Surgically and hi…

guideline 2018

[Extragenital endometriosis: Parietal, thoracic, diaphragmatic and nervous lesions. CNGOF-HAS Endometriosis Guidelines]

Gynecologie, obstetrique, fertilite & senologie ·doi:10.1016/j.gofs.2018.02.001

According to some studies, extragenital endometriosis represents 5% of the localisations. Its prevalence seems to be underestimated. The extra pelvic localisation can make the diagnosis more difficult. Nevertheless, the recurrent and catame…

guideline 2018

Management of endometriosis: CNGOF/HAS clinical practice guidelines - Short version

Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction ·doi:10.1016/j.jogoh.2018.06.003

First-line diagnostic investigations for endometriosis are physical examination and pelvic ultrasound. The second-line investigations are: targeted pelvic examination performed by an expert clinician, transvaginal ultrasound performed by an…

guideline 2018

[Management of endometriosis: CNGOF-HAS practice guidelines (short version)]

Gynecologie, obstetrique, fertilite & senologie ·doi:10.1016/j.gofs.2018.02.027

First-line investigations to diagnose endometriosis are clinical examination and pelvic ultrasound. Second-line investigations include pelvic examination performed by a referent clinician, transvaginal ultrasound performed by a referent ech…

guideline 2018

[Minimal and mild endometriosis: Impact of the laparoscopic surgery on pelvic pain and fertility. CNGOF-HAS Endometriosis Guidelines]

Gynecologie, obstetrique, fertilite & senologie ·doi:10.1016/j.gofs.2018.02.004

Minimal and mild endometriosis (stage 1 and 2 AFSR) can lead to chronic pelvic pain and infertility but can also exist in asymptomatic patients. The prevalence of asymptomatic patients with minimal and mild endometriosis is not clear but ty…

guideline 2018

[Specific clinical signs suggestive of endometriosis (excluding adenomyosis) and questionnaires of symptoms, pain and quality of life: CNGOF-HAS Endometriosis Guidelines]

Gynecologie, obstetrique, fertilite & senologie ·doi:10.1016/j.gofs.2018.02.022

In case of consultation for chronic pelvic pain or suspicion of endometriosis, it is recommended to evaluate the pain (intensity, resonance) and to search out the evocative and localizing symptoms of endometriosis (Grade B). The main sympto…

guideline 2018

[Strategies and surgical management of endometriosis: CNGOF-HAS Endometriosis Guidelines]

Gynecologie, obstetrique, fertilite & senologie ·doi:10.1016/j.gofs.2018.02.020

The article presents French guidelines for surgical management of endometriosis. Surgical treatment is recommended for mild to moderate endometriosis, as it decreases pelvic painful complaints and increases the likelihood of postoperative c…