P McClenahan

OBJECTIVE: To determine the diagnostic performance of each additional step of the four-step International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) consensus protocol for predicting the presence of deep endometriosis (DE) on transvaginal ultrasoun…

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: In March 2022, updates in the Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule relating to endometriosis surgery were made relating to item numbers 35637, 35631 and 35632 (division of 35638) and 35641. Updated codes aligned with r…

In March 2022 Australian Medicare Benefits Schedule updated gynecological item numbers relating to endometriosis surgery. Specific item numbers include 35637, 35631 and 35632 (a division of 35638) and 35641 (14). Each item number correlates…

With the ESHRE 2022 endometriosis guideline outlining the ‘gold standard’ for endometriosis diagnosis is now imaging, the prior mantra of “see and treat” at time of laparoscopy now has a new meaning. The rASRM, AAGL, UBESS, #ENZIAN and EFI …

Mental health symptoms and pain symptoms often coincide in chronic disease. People with endometriosis been shown to have higher incidences of mental health symptoms over people with chronic pain alone. The degree and nature of the relation …

Transvaginal ultrasound is highly effective for diagnosing gynecological conditions like deep endometriosis, uterine pathologies, and evaluating adnexal masses. This study aims to emphasise the role of transvaginal ultrasound in directing s…

Obtaining medical consent preoperatively is one of the key steps in preparing for surgery, and is an important step in informed decision making with the patient. According to good medical practice guidelines, doctors are required to have th…