Shae Maple
ORCID: 0000-0002-8775-7094
· 11 papers in corpus
meta-analysis
The primary objective of this review is to identify and synthesise data of ultrasound techniques and characteristics of uterosacral ligaments in the diagnosis of endometriosis. The secondary objective is to describe and summarise the differ…
qualitative
2026
BACKGROUND: Transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) is used routinely in gynecological care in Australia to manage gynecological health concerns. Typically, TVS is well tolerated by patients, with low levels of discomfort reported. Trans and gender d…
review
2026
INTRODUCTION: Imaging is increasingly used for adult endometriosis, but evidence supporting adolescent imaging approaches remains unclear. This scoping review mapped evidence on imaging-based diagnosis of endometriosis in adolescents and yo…
other
2026
Objective: To map the extent and type of evidence describing how diagnostic imaging for endometriosis affects quality of life, mental health and everyday functioning in adolescents and young adults aged 14-25 years. Introduction: With the e…
other
2026
Objective: To map the extent and type of evidence describing how diagnostic imaging for endometriosis affects quality of life, mental health and everyday functioning in adolescents and young adults aged 14-25 years. Introduction: With the e…
other
2025
Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to identify and synthesise data that maps the current knowledge of ultrasound, MRI and AI assisted diagnosis of endometriosis in adolescents. Introduction: Endometriosis often begins in ado…
other
2025
Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to identify and synthesise data that maps the current knowledge of ultrasound, MRI and AI assisted diagnosis of endometriosis in adolescents. Introduction: Endometriosis often begins in ado…
diagnostic-accuracy
2025
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: Uterosacral ligaments (USL) are the most common sites of endometriosis. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) demonstrates high diagnostic accuracy for endometriosis of the USLs using standardised technique and characterisa…
other
2024
Background/Objectives: This study investigated patient pain descriptors for transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) diagnostic evaluation of endometriosis for uterosacral ligaments (USLs), including correlation between USL thickness and site-specific…
meta-analysis
2022
Endometriosis is a common and painful gynaecological condition that takes an average of 6.4years to diagnose. While laparoscopic surgery is the recommend gold standard in diagnosis of endometriosis, transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) is able to …
meta-analysis
2021
The primary objective of this review is to identify and synthesise data of ultrasound techniques and characteristics of uterosacral ligaments in the diagnosis of endometriosis. The secondary objective is to describe and summarise the differ…