International and multicenter prospective diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound for endometriosis using the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) terminology: pilot study

CONCLUSION: A systematic approach to DE TVS is paramount, and the IDEA consensus approach allows for strong diagnostic accuracy. This study has found a higher TVS detection rate of overall DE than reported by the most recent meta-analysis on the topic (sensitivity 79%) but a lower specificity. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.PMID:35561121 | DOI:10.1002/uog.24936

Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - May 13, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: M Leonardi C Uzuner W Mestdagh C Lu S Guerriero M Zajicek A Dueckelmann F Filippi F Buonomo M A Pascual A Stepniewska M Ceccaroni T Van den Bosch D Timmerman G Hudelist G Condous Source Type: research