M. Perniciano

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of ultrasound (US) soft markers as a first-line imaging tool to raise suspicion of rectosigmoid (RS) involvement in women suspected of having deep endometriosis. METHODS: We included…

OBJECTIVE: To assess the learning curves of trainees during a structured offline/hands-on training program for the ultrasonographic diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). METHODS: Four trainees (all Ob/Gyn postgraduates with at…

Due to the high sensitivity and specificity reported, the detection rate of rectosigmoid (RS) endometriosis by an ultrasonographic (US) evaluation of an expert have to be considered a gold standard comparable to laparoscopy. No information …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of 2-dimensional (2D) and 3-dimensional (3D) transvaginal ultrasonography (US) in comparison with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for identification of deep infiltrating endometriosis. METHOD…

To assess if a structured off-line training program improves diagnostic performance of gynecologist in evaluation of patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). A two week training program was conducted. One day was devoted to theo…

OBJECTIVES: To review the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) in the preoperative detection of rectosigmoid endometriosis in patients with clinical suspicion of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), comparing enhanced (E-T…

To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) in the preoperative detection of deep endometriosis, using the pathologic and/or surgical data as a reference standard. An extensive search was performed in Medline (Pubm…

To compare two-dimensional ultrasonography (2DUS), three dimensional ultrasonography (3DUS) and magnetic resonance (MR) in the detection of deep endometriosis. The study included 147 patients scheduled for surgery from January 2009 to Decem…

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of three-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography in comparison with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This diagnostic test study included 117 patients scheduled for surgery becau…

The imaging techniques have a fundamental role in the diagnosis of endometriosis. Ovarian endometriosis (endometrioma) and deep endometriosis can be recognized using transvaginal ultrasound and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Although …

To compare the diagnostic accuracy of 2D and 3D “tenderness-guided” transvaginal ultrasonography in the identification of deep endometriosis. Two-hundred and two patients (mean age, 34 years) with clinical suspicion of deep pelvic endometri…

to evaluate real-time dynamic transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) in the prediction of pouch of Douglas (POD) obliteration in women undergoing laparoscopy for suspected endometriosis and the relationship with the duration of surgery. 171 patients…

To evaluate diagnostic accuracy of presence of kissing ovaries at transvaginal ultrasonography as a markers of posterior severe deep endometriosis as described by Ghezzi et al in 2005. In this prospective study, performed between January 20…

To investigate the intraobserver and interobserver agreements of three-dimensional ultrasonography (3D US) in the diagnosis of deep endometriosis evaluating also the effect of specific training. Two sonographers (one expert with more than 1…