To assess the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound using the sliding sign for detecting pelvic adhesions and its correlation with operative time in laparoscopic surgery for benign gynecologic conditions.
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age and is often diagnosed after years of symptom onset. Although population-wide screening is not recommended in asymptomatic women, targeted imaging-based assessment …
Pelvic adhesions are a common consequence of prior abdominal surgery, endometriosis, malignancy, or infection, often leading to infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and surgical complications. Reliable preoperative prediction of these adhesions …
Endometriosis with ovarian cysts is common in reproductive-age women and contributes to pain and infertility. The influence of age on clinical and surgical outcomes remains uncertain. This retrospective study analyzed …
Endometriosis is a common gynecologic disorder with a significant burden of morbidity that is often subject to substantial diagnostic delay. While transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) is the first-line imaging tool for …
A delayed diagnosis of endometriosis can significantly impact a patient's quality of life. To facilitate an earlier diagnosis, we implemented a modified pelvic US protocol that included use of the …
Background Bowel endometriosis is one of the more severe manifestations of deep endometriosis; it may cause pain and intestinal symptoms. The non-invasive diagnosis of bowel endometriosis is of crucial importance …