Edward R. Dorney

To determine the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of ultrasound in the diagnosis of DIE at our institution. This was an observational cohort study comparing the pre-operative ultrasound findings (US) with th…

Of the 10% of women affected by endometriosis 15% have deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). We determined whether our ultrasound department is as accurate as suggested in the literature in diagnosing DIE. Women with a history suggestive o…

Women suspected to have significant endometriosis from clinical history and examination or previous diagnostic laparoscopy underwent detailed ultrasound for the presence of DIE. The ultrasound operators were blinded to the clinical findings…