Comment on "Correlation of Sonographic and Intraoperative Findings of Deep-Infiltrating Endometriosis"
This commentary presents ultrasound images of the pelvis illustrating uterine and adnexal findings as well as a hypoechoic nodule indicative of rectal deep infiltrating endometriosis.
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This commentary evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of sonographic findings in relation to intraoperative observations for deep-infiltrating endometriosis, specifically referencing a primary study by Parikh et al. The authors utilize ultrasound images and clinical data to discuss the correlation between preoperative imaging and surgical realities, highlighting specific features such as heterogeneous myometrial echotexture and adnexal masses with punctate echoes. The text emphasizes the importance of standardized sonographic evaluation techniques for accurately identifying rectal and other deep infiltrating lesions during surgical planning. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically the diagnostic correlation of deep infiltrating lesions via ultrasound and surgery.
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- Systematic approach to sonographic evaluation of the pelvis in women with suspected endometriosis, including terms, definitions and measurements: a consensus opinion from the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) group 2016
- Accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis of deep endometriosis in bladder and ureter: a meta-analysis 2022
- The Diagnostic Accuracy of Transvaginal Ultrasound for Detection of Ureteral Involvement in Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 2023
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- Accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis of deep endometriosis in bladder and ureter: a meta-analysis via openalex
- Systematic approach to sonographic evaluation of the pelvis in women with suspected endometriosis, including terms, definitions and measurements: a consensus opinion from the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) group via openalex
- The Diagnostic Accuracy of Transvaginal Ultrasound for Detection of Ureteral Involvement in Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis via openalex
- W4413022305 via openalex
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