Gynaecological examination coupled with transvaginal ultrasound in the diagnosis of rectosigmoid endometriosis
A Fruscalzo, F Tuttlies, O Ritter, G Rauter, O Kandolf, KH Oberwinkler, C Pasterk, J Keckstein · Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2007 · Heft 09
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Aims: An accurate preoperative diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis of recto-sigma is essential for an adequate counselling and surgical therapy. Objective: To assess the value of gynaecological examination and transvaginal ultrasound in the diagnosis of rectosigmoid endometriosis. Patients: 674 patients operated for clinical symptoms and/or signs of endometriosis between May 2005 and December 2006at the county hospital of Villach (Austria). Methods: Prospectively, the preoperative gynaecological examination and transvaginal ultrasound findings were assessed and compared to the surgical/pathological find…
