This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of urinary symptoms in women with parametrial endometriosis before and after surgery.
Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue resembling the uterine lining grows elsewhere in the pelvis, often causing pain, infertility, and inflammation. For decades, textbooks and research papers have described …
Endometriosis is a common condition among women where tissue resembling the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. This misplaced tissue can develop in several areas, including the peritoneum, pouch of …
Background: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) frequently affects the posterior pelvic compartment, where accurate non-invasive imaging is essential for diagnosis and surgical planning. Aim: This systematic review evaluates the diagnostic performance …
Deep infiltrative endometriosis (DIE) is characterized by the infiltration of endometrial tissue into the pelvic organs, such as the rectovaginal septum, utero-ovarian, and uterosacral ligaments. Bowel involvement occurs in approximately …
Patients with deep endometriosis of the posterior pelvic compartment might present various lower urinary tract symptoms, including urinary retention, without any prior pelvic surgery in their medical history. These symptoms, …
To assess the impact of complex disease states, including pouch of Douglas (POD) obliteration and deep endometriosis (DE) of the bowel, on the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) for …
To assess the diagnostic accuracy of different ultrasonographic features of USLs affected by endometriosis.
Uterosacral ligaments (USL) are the most common sites of endometriosis. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) demonstrates high diagnostic accuracy for endometriosis of the USLs using standardised technique and characterisations. While high accuracy …