Diagnostic Performance of Saline/Gel Sonovaginography in Assessment of Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis at Posterior Compartments; A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Sonovaginography (SVG) is a specialized ultrasound technique for evaluating certain locations of deep endometriosis (DE) in the posterior compartments. In this study, we assessed the diagnostic accuracy of saline/gel SVG …
A Ureteral DE-lemma: Obstructive Hydroureteronephrosis in the Setting of Deep Endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 10% to 15% of reproductive-aged women. The urinary tract is the second most common extragenital site of endometriosis after the gastrointestinal tract, with …
Postoperative and long-term outcomes of nerve-sparing segmental rectal resection and complete nodular resection of rectal endometriosis.
Rectal endometriosis is a severe form of deep endometriosis affecting up to 12% of patients, causing significant pain and bowel dysfunction. The optimal surgical approach can be individually tailored based …
Interleukin-17A as a key driver for cell migration, proliferation, inflammation, and nerve infiltration in deep endometriosis.
Deep endometriosis (DE) is the most severe subtype of endometriosis, marked by aggressive cellular behavior and debilitating pain. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying DE pathogenesis remain poorly understood. In this …
Beyond Pain Relief: Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes Following Minimally Invasive Excision of Deep Endometriosis.
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE), particularly when involving the bowel, significantly impairs health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and gastrointestinal function. This study aimed to evaluate the short- and mid-term impact of …