Negative sliding sign during dynamic ultrasonography predicts low endometriosis fertility index at laparoscopy

Alfaraj, Sukainah, Noga, Heather, Allaire, Catherine, Williams, Christina, Lisonkova, Sarka, Yong, Paul J., Bedaiwy, Mohamed A.
2021 · doi:10.14288/1.0392005 · W6904793386
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This study investigated the practicality of using the dynamic ultrasonography sliding sign to predict a low endometriosis fertility index (EFI) at laparoscopy.

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This study evaluated whether a negative sliding sign on dynamic transvaginal ultrasonography could serve as a non-invasive predictor for a low Endometriosis Fertility Index (EFI) score of six or less. The researchers analyzed imaging data to determine the association between the presence of this specific ultrasound marker and the extent of endometriotic disease severity typically assessed during laparoscopy. The findings indicate that the negative sliding sign is a reliable indicator for predicting lower EFI scores, potentially allowing clinicians to estimate fertility prognosis without immediate surgical intervention. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically focusing on diagnostic imaging markers used to predict the Endometriosis Fertility Index, which quantifies reproductive potential in patients with the condition.

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- Library Home / - Search Collections / - Open Collections / - Browse Collections / - UBC Faculty Research and Publications / - Negative sliding sign during dynamic ultrasonography... Open Collections UBC Faculty Research and Publications Negative sliding sign during dynamic ultrasonography predicts low endometriosis fertility index at laparoscopy Alfaraj, Sukainah; Noga, Heather; Allaire, Catherine; Williams, Christina; Lisonkova, Sarka; Yong, Paul J.; Bedaiwy, Mohamed Ali, 1968- Abstract Endometriosis fertility index (EFI) is a robust tool to predict pregnancy rate in endometriosis patients who are attempting non-in vitro fertilization conception. However, EFI calculation requires laparoscopy. Newly established imaging techniques such as sliding sign, that is used to diagnose Pouch of Douglas obliteration, could provide a promising alternative. The objective of this study is to investigate the practicality of using ultrasound data to predict low EFI (score ≤6). Item Metadata | Title | Negative sliding sign during dynamic ultrasonography predicts low endometriosis fertility index at laparoscopy | | Creator | | | Publisher | Elsevier Inc. | | Date Issued | 2020-05-13 | | Description | Endometriosis fertility index (EFI) is a robust tool to predict pregnancy rate in endometriosis patients who are attempting non-in vitro fertilization conception. However, EFI calculation requires laparoscopy. Newly established imaging techniques such as sliding sign, that is used to diagnose Pouch of Douglas obliteration, could provide a promising alternative. The objective of this study is to investigate the practicality of using ultrasound data to predict low EFI (score ≤6). | | Subject | | | Genre | | | Type | | | Language | eng | | Date Available | 2021-05-13 | | Provider | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library | | Rights | Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International | | DOI | 10.14288/1.0392005 | | URI | | | Affiliation | | | Citation | Alfaraj S, Noga H, Allaire C, et al. Negative Sliding Sign during Dynamic Ultrasonography Predicts Low Endometriosis Fertility Index at Laparoscopy [published online ahead of print, 2020 May 13]. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2020;S1553-4650(20)30234-X. | | Publisher DOI | 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.05.003 | | Peer Review Status | Reviewed | | Scholarly Level | Faculty; Graduate | | Copyright Holder | Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology | | Rights URI | | | Aggregated Source Repository | DSpace | Item Media Item Citations and Data Rights Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

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