REVIEW: Accuracy of laparoscopy in the diagnosis of endometriosis: a systematic quantitative review

Catherine B Wykes, Catherine Wykes, T Justin Clark, Khalid S Khan
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology · 2004 · vol. 111(11) , pp. 1204–1212 · doi:10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00433.x · PMID:15521864 · W1546190930
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This systematic review quantitatively assesses the accuracy of laparoscopy as a diagnostic tool for endometriosis, examining various studies to provide an overview of its effectiveness.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Laparoscopy Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Sensitivity and Specificity

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