Screening of endometriosis at an early stage: a simple clinical approach.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association · 2000 · vol. 98(7) , pp. 387–8, 393 · PMID:11143860 · W2410681753
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High uterine position on vaginal exam and transvaginal sonography together improved endometriosis detection rates to 72.7%.

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Here in this study, clinical findings like high up uterus on vaginal examination were found in 242 cases of which some form of endometriosis was found in 156 cases(65%). Among suspected cases of endometriosis following vaginal sonography, 149(61.5%) could be confirmed in laparoscopy. When these two processes considered together confirmation rate went up to 72.7%.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Mass Screening Uterine Diseases Endometriosis Endometriosis Endosonography Endosonography Female Humans India Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Mass Screening Sensitivity and Specificity Time Factors Uterine Diseases Uterine Diseases

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