Meta-analysis and Systematic Review to Determine the Optimal Imaging Modality for the Detection of Bladder Deep Endometriosis

Deep endometriosis (DE) involving the urinary tract, namely the bladder, ureters and kidneys, is a rare form of DE, affecting between 19-53% of women with pelvic DE, but only 1-2% of people affected by endometriosis [1], although the incidence in all women has increased over the last few years, ranging between 0.3 to 12% [2,3]. Of urinary tract DE, bladder DE, is the most common, affecting up to 85% of cases [2]. There is a coexistence of other forms of endometriosis in up to 90% of women, thereby often presents as a complex, multifaceted disease process which can be overlooked [1,4].
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Full length article Source Type: research