Three- and Four-Dimensional Pelvic Floor Ultrasound in Chronic Pelvic Pain: Evidence, Technical Considerations, and a Proposed Framework.
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a heterogeneous condition in which visceral, musculoskeletal, neuropathic, and pain-processing contributors often overlap. Pelvic floor ultrasound can depict morphology and movement, but its CPP-specific evidence …
Standardized Reporting in Gynecological Ultrasonography in India: The Need of the Hour.
Gynecological ultrasonography (USG) is integral to evaluating adnexal masses, adenomyosis, endometriosis, and other pelvic pathologies. Despite advances in imaging, substantial variability in terminology and reporting persists, potentially leading to inconsistent …
Feasibility, safety, and short-term efficacy of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for abdominal wall endometriosis: preliminary results from a single center.
To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and short-term outcomes of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE).
Robotic high intensity focused ultrasound treatment of rectal endometriosis.
Rectal endometriosis is among the most symptomatic forms of the disease. When hormonal therapy fails, surgery is often required. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is widely used in gynecology for the …
Diagnostic Accuracy of the Kissing Ovaries Sign on Transvaginal Ultrasound for Prediction of Bowel Endometriosis in Women with Surgically Confirmed Endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a common gynecological disorder. Non-invasive imaging markers that predict disease severity and bowel involvement are clinically valuable. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the diagnostic …
Diagnostic Accuracy of Transvaginal Ultrasound for Endometriosis Does Not Differ Between Women Undergoing Their First Versus Any Subsequent Surgical Treatment.
Australian endometriosis guidelines recommend transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) as the first-line investigation for endometriosis. Where endometriosis has been surgically treated, there is a risk of recurrent disease and repeat surgery. It …
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Radiological Diagnosis of Urogynecological and Obstetric Disorders: A Narrative Review.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool in radiological diagnosis, particularly in urogynaecology and obstetric disorders where accurate and timely imaging is essential. This narrative review evaluates current …