Die Lernkurve in der Diagnostik der tief-infiltrierenden Endometriose (TIE) des Rektums mittels Vaginalsonografie
In patients suspected of having endometriosis, a learning curve analysis showed that gynecologists trained in general transvaginal ultrasound reached competency in diagnosing deep infiltrating rectal endometriosis after approximately 40 examinations.
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This study evaluated the learning curve for diagnosing deep infiltrating rectal endometriosis using transvaginal ultrasound among two trainees with general sonography experience. The researchers analyzed 106 patients referred to a specialized clinic, comparing the trainees' blinded assessments against those of an experienced examiner to determine diagnostic accuracy and competence thresholds. Results indicated that both trainees achieved sufficient competency after examining approximately 37 to 42 patients, demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity comparable to the expert observer. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically the diagnostic training required for identifying deep infiltrating lesions in the rectum via vaginal ultrasound.
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