Zorzi C

Background/Objectives: Bowel endometriosis (BE) is characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue within the muscular layer of the bowel wall. When BE does not result in the severe obstruction to fecal transit and in the absence o…

Background/Objectives Bowel endometriosis (BE) is defined as the presence of endometrial-like tissue in the muscular layer of the bowel wall. When BE does not cause severe obstruction to fecal transit, not leading to (sub)occlusive symptoms…

Deep endometriosis (DE) can be localized in the parametrium, a complex bilateral anatomical structure, sometimes necessitating intricate surgical intervention due to the potential involvement of autonomic nerves, uterine artery, and ureter.…

OBJECTIVE: To study the ultrasonographic diagnostic accuracy and characteristics of parametrial endometriosis comprehensively. DESIGN: This prospective study enrolled patients with suspected deep endometriosis (DE) scheduled for laparoscop…

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate ultrasonographic findings as a first-line imaging tool to indirectly predict the presence of parametrial endometriosis (PE) in women with suspected deep endometriosis (DE) undergoing surgery. DESIGN: Retrospect…

INTRODUCTION: Transvaginal ultrasound is fundamental for the mapping of endometriosis, and the imaging criteria have been clearly described for different organs study. However, no specific ultrasonographic signs of tubal endometriosis have …

OBJECTIVE: To study possible associations between endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). DESIGN: Retrospective cohort analysis over 14 consecutive years, based on medical records and insurance coding in a tertiary care endome…