Luca Saba

PURPOSE: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of MRI and "tenderness-guided" transvaginal ultrasonography (tg-TVUS) in the identification of recto-sigmoid endometriosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Institutional Review Board approval for this stu…

Linked Comment: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2012:40:592–603

OBJECTIVES: To investigate differences in tissue characterization using three-dimensional sonographic mean gray value (MGV) between retrocervical and rectosigmoid deeply infiltrating endometriosis, and to assess intra- and interobserver con…

BACKGROUND: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a promising technique in the study of endometriosis, allowing a complete mapping of lesions before surgery. However, the value of MRI in the diagnosis of endometriosis in the bladder, in super…

Poster: ECR 2010 / C-1250 / Learning curve in the analysis of endometriosis by using magnetic resonance: Comparison with surgical results by: L. Saba , S. Guerriero, R. Sulcis, M. Pilloni, G. Melis, G. Mallarini; Cagliari/IT

PURPOSE: Determining if Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) accuracy in diagnosing endometriosis is related to radiologist's expertise. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Written informed consent was obtained from all patients. This study is compliant to…

The aim of our study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal tenderness guided ultrasonography and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the identification of rectosigmoid endometriosis. The study was performed in 59 pat…

The aim of our study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal tenderness-guided ultrasonography and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in identification of the location of deep endometriosis implants. The study was perfor…

The purpose of this study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with an adnexal mass at high risk of ovarian endometriosis owing to the presence of chronic pelvic …