P29.01: Comparative study between ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis in the deep endometriosis

The aim is to compare ultrasound (US) findings and magnetic resonance (MR) in the deep endometriosis with emphasis to intestinal involvement. Eighteen patients between 23 and 49 years of age clinically suspected as well as suggestive gynecological exams of deep endometriosis were submitted to US and MR so as to correlate the findings. In both methods the sizes, location and the extension of the lesions were analyzed. US detected a total of 40 lesions meanwhile MR detected 53 lesions in the pelvis. The comparative study between US and MR has not shown significant statistical difference (P > 0, 19% and P > 0, 14%, respectively). Taking into consideration rectosigmoid junction, MR has detected one lesion (5.6%) meanwhile US has indicated four lesions (22.2%). In the rectum lesions, US has detected eight (44.4%) and MR detected seven lesions (38.9%). US presented better results in the rectosigmoid junction and in the rectum; however it has detected a smaller number of lesions in the pelvis. In the global comparative analyses between US and MR in the detection of the lesions, there was no significant statistical difference. Supporting information can be found in the online version of this abstract. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.