J. Ludlow

STUDY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to validate temporally and externally the ultrasound-based endometriosis staging system (UBESS) to predict the level of complexity of laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. DESIGN: A multicenter,…

To externally and temporally validate the ultrasound-based endometriosis staging system (UBESS) to predict the level of complexity of laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. A multicentre retrospective diagnostic accuracy study was carried …

OBJECTIVES: To investigate the diagnostic accuracy and interobserver agreement among sonologists when assessing offline ultrasound (US) video sets of the "sliding sign" and among gynecologic surgeons when assessing corresponding laparoscopi…

To determine the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of ultrasound in the diagnosis of DIE at our institution. This was an observational cohort study comparing the pre-operative ultrasound findings (US) with th…

Of the 10% of women affected by endometriosis 15% have deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). We determined whether our ultrasound department is as accurate as suggested in the literature in diagnosing DIE. Women with a history suggestive o…

Women suspected to have significant endometriosis from clinical history and examination or previous diagnostic laparoscopy underwent detailed ultrasound for the presence of DIE. The ultrasound operators were blinded to the clinical findings…

STUDY QUESTION: What is the inter-/intra-observer agreement and diagnostic accuracy among gynaecological and non-gynaecological ultrasound specialists in the prediction of pouch of Douglas (POD) obliteration (secondary to endometriosis) at …