Importance of transvaginal ultrasound elastography for identifying deep infiltrating endometriosis – a feasibility study

Purpose: To evaluate the presence of an endometriotic lesion indicative of endometriosis with transvaginal elastography. Material and methods: Transvaginal ultrasound and clinical examination was carried out in 48 women with clinical symptoms indicative of endometriosis. In 31 cases strain values were measured at two regions of interest (ROIs) in the Douglas' cul de sac during a cycle of compression and decompression with the vaginal probe. Cases with deep infiltrating endometriosis nodules were examined. Results: A significant difference was found for the ratio of the ROI measurement points in the Douglas's cul…