By Özge ÖzkayaRisk Factors Associated with Ureteral Endometriosis
By Özge Özkaya
Patients with severe endometriosis, uterosacral ligament deep involvement with endometriosis lesions of 3 cm in diameter or more, and the presence of previous endometriosis surgery have a significantly higher risk of having ureteral endometriosis. This is according to a study…
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By Murat OsmanEndometriosis involvement of the pouch of Douglas: TVUS vs pelvic exam
By Murat Osman
Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) can lead to a partial or complete obliteration of the pouch of Douglas (POD). POD involvement has been associated with dyschezia, deep dyspareunia, and increased infertility rates. Assessing the extent of endometriosis involvement of the cul-de-sac allows…
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