Is training sufficient for ultrasound operators to diagnose deep infiltrating endometriosis and bowel involvement by transvaginal ultrasound?

Audrey Rosefort; A Rosefort; Cyrille Huchon; C Huchon; Sonia Estrade; S Estrade; A Paternostre; J.-P. Bernard; J-P Bernard; A Fauconnier; Arnaud Fauconnier

doi:10.1016/j.jogoh.2018.04.004

Is training sufficient for ultrasound operators to diagnose deep infiltrating endometriosis and bowel involvement by transvaginal ultrasound?

Audrey Rosefort, A Rosefort, Cyrille Huchon, C Huchon, Sonia Estrade, S Estrade, A Paternostre, J.-P. Bernard, J-P Bernard, A Fauconnier, Arnaud Fauconnier

Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction · 2018 · vol. 48(2) , pp. 109–114 · doi:10.1016/j.jogoh.2018.04.004 · PMID:29654939 · W2797823579

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This study evaluates whether training alone equips ultrasound operators to diagnose deep infiltrating endometriosis and bowel involvement using transvaginal ultrasound.

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Health Personnel Intestines Intestines Ultrasonography Ultrasonography Adult Clinical Competence Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Health Personnel Humans Intestines Rectum Rectum Rectum Sensitivity and Specificity

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