Accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis of deep endometriosis in bladder and ureter: a meta-analysis

Zhao Tian, Yichao Zhang, Yi-Chao Zhang, Zhang YC, Xian-Hua Sun, Sun XH, Yue Wang, Wang Y, Zhao Y, Yan Zhao, Xiaohong Chang, Xiao-Hong Chang, Chang XH, Honglan Zhu
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 2022 · vol. 42(6) , pp. 2272–2281 · doi:10.1080/01443615.2022.2040965 · PMID:35421318 · W4224025204
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This meta-analysis found transvaginal ultrasound and MRI have high specificity for detecting bladder and ureteral endometriosis, with TVS showing higher sensitivity for ureteral involvement.

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This meta-analysis aimed to determine the accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) and pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosing urinary tract endometriosis (UTE). A comprehensive search of the Pubmed and Embase was conducted between January 1989 and June 2020. Studies that described the accuracy of MRI or TVS for the diagnosis of UTE using surgical data as the reference standard were included. Of the 913 citations identified, 23 studies were analysed. For detection of endometriosis in bladder endometriosis (BE), the overall pooled sensitivities of TVS and MRI were 72% and 68% respectively, and their specificities were 99% and 100% respectively. For detection of endometriosis in the ureteral endometriosis (UE), the overall pooled sensitivities of TVS and MRI were 97% and 87% respectively, and their specificities were both 100%. In conclusion, both TVS and MRI provide good accuracy with specific strong points in diagnosing UTE and seem useful first-line methods from a clinical perspective. Besides, pelvic MRI and TVS are more accurate for predicting UTE localised in the ureter than bladder, especially in terms of sensitivity.IMPACT STATEMENTWhat is already known on this subject? Previous studies have confirmed high diagnostic value of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on bladder endometriosis (BE) respectively. However, high heterogeneity was found for both sensitivity and specificity and no meta-analysis has yet been performed to test the diagnostic value of TVS and MRI for ureteral endometriosis (UE).What the results of this study add? In this meta-analysis, we firstly confirmed high diagnostic value of TVS and MRI on UE respectively. For detection of UE, the overall pooled sensitivities of TVS and MRI were 97% and 87% respectively, and their specificities were both 100%.What the implications are of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? Early preoperative diagnosis and accurate understanding of the widespread distribution of endometriosis are prerequisites for radical surgical in UTE. In the present study, we updated the previous results on the accuracy of TVS and MRI for the diagnosis of BE and firstly confirmed high diagnostic value of TVS and MRI on UE. Both TVS and MRI provide good accuracy with specific strong points in diagnosing UTE and seem useful first-line methods from a clinical perspective.

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endometriosisbladder_endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Urinary Bladder Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases Urinary Bladder Diseases Urologic Diseases Urologic Diseases Urologic Diseases Urologic Diseases

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