Jos W. R. Twisk — Endo Lab

article 2026

A hypothesis on the aetiology of adenomyosis: is there an association between cumulative number of menstruations and severity of adenomyosis on ultrasound?

European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology: X ·doi:10.1016/j.eurox.2026.100472

RATIONALE: Adenomyosis is a common uterine disorder, yet its aetiology remains debated. The tissue injury and repair (TIAR) hypothesis suggests that repeated microtrauma from menstrual contractions damages the endometrial-myometrial interfa…

rct 2025

Quality of life 1 year after uterine artery embolization vs hysterectomy for symptomatic adenomyosis (QUESTA study)

Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica ·doi:10.1111/aogs.15165

INTRODUCTION: Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a less-invasive alternative for hysterectomy in therapy-resistant symptomatic adenomyosis. Comparative data are lacking. Our objective is to evaluate the non-inferiority of UAE compared wit…

other 2018

Role of 3-Dimensional Sonography in the Assessment of Submucous Fibroids: A Pilot Study

Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine ·doi:10.1002/jum.14331

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the accuracy and reliability of 3-dimensional (3D) transvaginal sonography in classifying submucous fibroids using the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics PALM-COEIN (polyp, adenomyosis, leiomyom…

review 2017

Uterine Artery Embolization for the Treatment of Adenomyosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR ·doi:10.1016/j.jvir.2017.07.034

The effect of uterine artery embolization (UAE) on symptomatic adenomyosis was evaluated in a systematic review and meta-analysis. Four groups were evaluated: short-term ( 12 months) pure adenomyosis, and long-term combined adenomyosis. Imp…