Routine Clinical Examination Is Not Sufficient for Diagnosing and Locating Deeply Infiltrating Endometriosis
This study evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of routine clinical examinations for deeply infiltrating endometriosis, finding it insufficient for accurate diagnosis and localization.
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