Sonographic Evaluation for Endometriosis in Routine Pelvic Ultrasound

ConclusionTraditionally only pathologies of the uterus and ovaries are assessed during a routine pelvic ultrasound. Here we demonstrate that the routine ultrasound examination can easily be extended beyond the uterus and ovaries into the posterior and anterior pelvic compartments to evaluate structural mobility and to look for deep infiltrating endometriotic nodules, so women suffering from deep infiltrating endometriosis can benefit from a pre-operative diagnosis and subsequently a single, well-planned procedure in the hands of a well-prepared team.
Source: Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research