Decidualized posterior compartment deep endometriosis: three-dimensional rendering and Doppler-based vascular assessment

Decidualized posterior compartment deep endometriosis: three-dimensional rendering and Doppler-based vascular assessment Corresponding Author F. Barra Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy Correspondence: Dr F. Barra, Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo R. Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy (e-mail: [email protected]) Search for more papers by this authorM. Maramai Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Search for more papers by this authorF. Olcese Academic Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DiNOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy Search for more papers by this authorD. Beleva Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Search for more papers by this authorC. Gustavino Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Search for more papers by this authorS. Ferrero Academic Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DiNOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author F. Barra Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy Correspondence: Dr F. Barra, Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Largo R. Benzi 10, 16132 Genoa, Italy (e-mail: [email protected]) Search for more papers by this authorM. Maramai Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Search for more papers by this authorF. Olcese Academic Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DiNOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy Search for more papers by this authorD. Beleva Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Search for more papers by this authorC. Gustavino Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Search for more papers by this authorS. Ferrero Academic Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DiNOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy Search for more papers by this authorDATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT Data sharing not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or analysed during the current study. Supporting Information | Filename | Description | |---|---| | uog70225-sup-0001-VideoS1.mp4MPEG-4 video, 3.2 MB | Videoclip S1 Cine loop of the 3D HDlive GlassBody reconstruction of deep endometriotic nodule shown in Figure 2b (8 weeks postpartum), obtained using Calc Cine mode (360° rotation around the y-axis in 3° increments) with high-definition transparent rendering and integrated color Doppler flow mapping, highlighting marked intralesional vascularity, particularly in the components involving the cranial rectovaginal septum and adjacent posterior compartment soft tissue. | | uog70225-sup-0002-VideoS2.mp4MPEG-4 video, 3.6 MB | Videoclip S2 Cine loop of the 3D HDlive GlassBody reconstruction of deep endometriotic nodule shown in Figure 4b (approximately 4 months postpartum), obtained using Calc Cine mode (360° rotation around the y-axis in 3° increments), highlighting a marked reduction in intralesional vascularity and a decrease in the spatial extent of vascular signals compared with the baseline examination, particularly within the cranial rectovaginal septum and adjacent posterior parametrial soft tissue. | Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. 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