Ultrasound Evaluation of Retrocervical and Parametrial Deep Endometriosis on the Basis of Surgical Anatomic Landmarks

A. Di Giovanni; Alessandra Di Giovanni; Lucia Casarella; Marina Coppola; Francesca Falcone; Domenico Iuzzolino; Marianna Rasile; Mario Malzoni

doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2022.06.014

Ultrasound Evaluation of Retrocervical and Parametrial Deep Endometriosis on the Basis of Surgical Anatomic Landmarks

A. Di Giovanni, Alessandra Di Giovanni, Lucia Casarella, Marina Coppola, Francesca Falcone, Domenico Iuzzolino, Marianna Rasile, Mario Malzoni

Journal of minimally invasive gynecology · 2022 · vol. 29(10) , pp. 1140–1148 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2022.06.014 · PMID:35732241 · W4283121468

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This study evaluated the efficacy of ultrasound in identifying retrocervical and parametrial deep endometriosis by comparing imaging findings with surgical anatomic landmarks.

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Laparoscopy

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