Teresa E. Flaxman

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the clinical impact of incorporating patient-specific 3-dimensional (3D) printed anatomical models into gynaecologic practice for improving surgical planning and patient outcomes in patients with deep endometriosis. …

OBJECTIVE: Canadians with endometriosis experience significant delays in access to care within our national health care system. This study aims to discern the factors leading individuals with suspected and/or confirmed endometriosis to seek…

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Extensive and infiltrative fibrous adhesions of the uterus and ovaries to the surrounding organs make surgical interventions in endometriosis challenging. A preoperative identification of these involvements can help the surgeon better prepa…

Abstract Background Sexual and physical abuse are associated with endometriosis, but their relationship to pain in endometriosis patients has not been studied. The aim of this study was to characterize the prevalence of sexual and physical …

OBJECTIVE: To perform a scoping review of the literature in which ultrasound elastography (UE) has been used in benign gynecology and identify avenues for its use in future research and clinical implementations. METHODS: A structured searc…

Although laparoscopy has classically been defined as the gold standard for diagnosis of endometriosis, there is now a strong recommendation for the use of advanced imaging in diagnosing the disease. In addition to playing a crucial role in …

OBJECTIVE: Developments in 3-dimensional (3D) printing technology has made it possible to produce high quality, affordable 3D printed models for use in medicine. As a result, there is a growing assessment of this approach being published in…

BACKGROUND: Patient specific three-dimensional (3D) models can be derived from two-dimensional medical images, such as magnetic resonance (MR) images. 3D models have been shown to improve anatomical comprehension by providing more accurate …

Endometriosis involving the bowel requires a thorough evaluation prior to deciding upon surgical treatment. Patient symptoms, treatment goals, extent and location of disease, surgeon experience, and anticipated risks all play a part in the …

BACKGROUND: Understanding the impact of race/ethnicity on the prevalence and presentation of endometriosis may help improve patient care. OBJECTIVE: To review systematically the evidence for the influence of race/ethnicity on the prevalenc…

Objective: To assess the safety and efficacy of ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve blocks for patients with lower abdominal wall pain in a gynaecology setting. Methods: A retrospective chart review of 131 patients who received ilioinguinal/…

INTRODUCTION: Ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric nerve blocks (IINBs) are a simple, minimally invasive option for managing pain associated with ilioinguinal/iliohypogastric neuropathy (IIN). This study assessed the safety and efficacy of IINBs in…