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This chapter addresses how to diagnose deep endometriosis (DE) with transvaginal ultrasound (TVS), emphasizing that the technique is operator-dependent and should be performed in a standardized way by an experienced operator. It reviews in detail a consensus approach published by the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) group, describing terms, definitions, and measurements for systematic sonographic evaluation. A key limitation explicitly noted is that optimization depends on standardization and operator expertise, rather than being fully reproducible across different examiners. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it focuses on standardized TVS evaluation for deep endometriosis (and associated sonographic findings) as part of a practical ultrasonography guidance.

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