Transvaginal sonography in the diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis: A review.
J Clin Ultrasound
; 45(6): 313-318, 2017 Jul 08.
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| ID: mdl-28414865
ABSTRACT
This review summarizes the current evidence regarding the diagnostic accuracy of sonography (US) in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). It is well known that transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) can detect ovarian endometriomas with a high degree of sensitivity. In recent years, US has also been used to detect DIE. In the hands of an experienced sonologist, the sensitivity and specificity of TVUS in the detection of DIE is comparable to those of MRI. TVUS can eliminate the need for an MRI in the majority of patients and reduce the need for diagnostic laparoscopy, proving to be an important tool in preoperative planning. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 45313-318, 2017.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ultrassonografia de Intervenção
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Endometriose
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Ultrasound
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article
País de afiliação:
Marrocos