Anatomical distribution of endometriosis: A cross-sectional analysis of transvaginal ultrasound in symptomatic patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The anatomical distribution of deep endometriosis (DE) is essential in treating patients with symptoms associated with the disease. There is an evidence gap in correlating clinical features and symptoms with disease patterns. The study aimed at determining DE anatomic distribution based on advanced transvaginal ultrasound and describe the relationship with symptoms obtained with the World Endometriosis Foundation Questionnaire.

Methods

A cross-sectional study included 549 ultrasound results and 370 questionnaire responses between July 2018 and January 2021. Descriptive statistics are presented. Continuous variables were compared by a simple t-test and ANOVA and categorical variables by the chi-squared test. Logistic regression and R² values summaris

SUBMITTER: Manieri Rocha R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10493340 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature