Value of MRI for the diagnosis of deep pelvic endometriosis

References

• Clement MD. Diseases of the peritoneum (including endometriosis). In: Blaustein’s Pathology of the Female Genital Tract. (5th Edition). Kurman RJ (Ed.). Springer–Verlag, NY, USA, 729–789 (2002).
   Google Scholar
• Jenkins S, Olive DL, Haney AF. Endometriosis: pathogenetic implications of the anatomic distribution. Obstet. Gynecol.67(3), 335–338 (1986).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Koninckx PR, Martin D. Treatment of deeply infiltrating endometriosis. Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol.6(3), 231–241 (1994).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chapron C, Dubuisson JB, Pansini V et al. Routine clinical examination is not sufficient for diagnosing and locating deeply infiltrating endometriosis. J. Am. Assoc. Gynecol. Laparosc.9(2), 115–119 (2002).
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Chapron C, Dumontier I, Dousset B et al. Results and role of rectal endoscopic ultrasonography for patients with deep pelvic endometriosis. Hum. Reprod.13(8), 2266–2270 (1998).
   Google Scholar
• Kinkel K, Chapron C, Balleyguier C, Fritel X, Dubuisson JB, Moreau JF. Magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of deep endometriosis. Hum. Reprod.14(4), 1080–1086 (1999).
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Roseau G, Dumontier I, Palazzo L et al. Rectosigmoid endometriosis: endoscopic ultrasound features and clinical implications. Endoscopy32(7), 525–530 (2000).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bazot M, Cortez A, Darai E et al. Ultrasonography compared with magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis of adenomyosis: correlation with histopathology. Hum. Reprod.16(11), 2427–2433 (2001).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bazot M, Detchev R, Cortez A, Amouyal P, Uzan S, Darai E. Transvaginal sonography and rectal endoscopic sonography for the assessment of pelvic endometriosis: a preliminary comparison. Hum. Reprod.18(8), 1686–1692 (2003).
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Bazot M, Thomassin I, Hourani R, Cortez A, Darai E. Diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal sonography for deep pelvic endometriosis. Ultrasound Obstet. Gynecol.24(2), 180–185 (2004).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bazot M, Darai E, Hourani R et al. Deep pelvic endometriosis: MR imaging for diagnosis and prediction of extension of disease. Radiology232(2), 379–389 (2004).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bazot M, Darai E. Sonography and MR imaging for the assessment of deep pelvic endometriosis. J. Minim. Invasive Gynecol.12(2), 178–185 (2005).
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Ohba T, Mizutani H, Maeda T, Matsuura K, Okamura H. Evaluation of endometriosis in uterosacral ligaments by transrectal ultrasonography. Hum. Reprod.11(9), 2014–2017 (1996).
   Google Scholar
• Fedele L, Bianchi S, Portuese A, Borruto F, Dorta M. Transrectal ultrasonography in the assessment of rectovaginal endometriosis. Obstet. Gynecol.91(3), 444–448 (1998).
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Chapron C, Vieira M, Chopin N et al. Accuracy of rectal endoscopic ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of rectal involvement for patients presenting with deeply infiltrating endometriosis. Ultrasound Obstet. Gynecol.24(2), 175–179 (2004).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Delpy R, Barthet M, Gasmi M et al. Value of endorectal ultrasonography for diagnosing rectovaginal septal endometriosis infiltrating the rectum. Endoscopy37(4), 357–361 (2005).
   Google Scholar
• Balleyguier C, Chapron C, Dubuisson JB et al. Comparison of magnetic resonance imaging and transvaginal ultrasonography in diagnosing bladder endometriosis. J. Am. Assoc. Gynecol. Laparosc.9(1), 15–23 (2002).
   Google Scholar
• Arrive L, Hricak H, Martin MC. Pelvic endometriosis: MR imaging. Radiology171(3), 687–692 (1989).
   Google Scholar
• Togashi K, Nishimura K, Kimura I et al. Endometrial cysts: diagnosis with MR imaging. Radiology180(1), 73–78 (1991).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Siegelman ES, Outwater E, Wang T, Mitchell DG. Solid pelvic masses caused by endometriosis: MR imaging features. AJR Am. J. Roentgenol.163(2), 357–361 (1994).
   Google Scholar
• Takahashi K, Okada S, Ozaki T, Kitao M, Sugimura K. Diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis by magnetic resonance imaging using ‘fat-saturation’ technique. Fertil. Steril.62(5), 973–977 (1994).
   Google Scholar
• Fedele L, Bianchi S, Raffaelli R, Portuese A. Pre-operative assessment of bladder endometriosis. Hum. Reprod.12(11), 2519–2522 (1997).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Outwater EK, Siegelman ES, Chiowanich P, Kilger AM, Dunton CJ, Talerman A. Dilated fallopian tubes: MR imaging characteristics. Radiology208(2), 463–469 (1998).
   Google Scholar
• Nishimura K, Togashi K, Itoh K et al. Endometrial cysts of the ovary: MR imaging. Radiology162(2), 315–318 (1987).
   Google Scholar
• Togashi K, Nishimura K, Itoh K et al. Adenomyosis: diagnosis with MR imaging. Radiology166(1 Pt 1), 111–114 (1988).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Nisolle M, Donnez J. Peritoneal endometriosis, ovarian endometriosis, and adenomyotic nodules of the rectovaginal septum are three different entities [see comments]. Fertil. Steril.68(4), 585–596 (1997).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chapron C, Fauconnier A, Vieira M et al. Anatomical distribution of deeply infiltrating endometriosis: surgical implications and proposition for a classification. Hum. Reprod.18(1), 157–161 (2003).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Bazot M, Bornier C, Dubernard G, Roseau G, Cortez A, Darai E. Accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging and rectal endoscopic sonography for the prediction of location of deep pelvic endometriosis. Hum. Reprod.22(5), 1457–1463 (2007).
   PubMed Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Chapron C, Liaras E, Fayet P et al. Magnetic resonance imaging and endometriosis: deeply infiltrating endometriosis does not originate from the rectovaginal septum. Gynecol. Obstet. Invest.53(4), 204–208 (2002).
   Google Scholar
• Takeuchi H, Kuwatsuru R, Kitade M et al. A novel technique using magnetic resonance imaging jelly for evaluation of rectovaginal endometriosis. Fertil. Steril.83(2), 442–447 (2005).
   Google Scholar
• Dessole S, Farina M, Rubattu G, Cosmi E, Ambrosini G, Nardelli GB. Sonovaginography is a new technique for assessing rectovaginal endometriosis. Fertil. Steril.79(4), 1023–1027 (2003).
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Bazot M, Malzy P, Cortez A, Roseau G, Amouyal P, Darai E. Accuracy of transvaginal sonography and rectal endoscopic sonography for the diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis. Ultrasound Obstet. Gynecol.30(7), 994–1001 (2007).
   PubMedGoogle Scholar
• Zwas FR, Lyon DT. Endometriosis. An important condition in clinical gastroenterology. Dig. Dis. Sci.36(3), 353–364 (1991).
   Google Scholar
• Kataoka ML, Togashi K, Yamaoka T et al. Posterior cul-de-sac obliteration associated with endometriosis: MR imaging evaluation. Radiology234(3), 815–823 (2005).
   Google Scholar
• Abrao MS, Neme RM, Averbach M, Petta CA, Aldrighi JM. Rectal endoscopic ultrasound with a radial probe in the assessment of rectovaginal endometriosis. J. Am. Assoc. Gynecol. Laparosc.11(1), 50–54 (2004).
   Google Scholar
• Scarmato VJ, Levine MS, Herlinger H, Wickstrom M, Furth EE, Tureck RW. Ileal endometriosis: radiographic findings in five cases. Radiology214(2), 509–512 (2000).
   Google Scholar
• Biscaldi E, Ferrero S, Fulcheri E, Ragni N, Remorgida V, Rollandi GA. Multislice CT enteroclysis in the diagnosis of bowel endometriosis. Eur. Radiol.17(1), 211–219 (2007).
   Google Scholar
• Balleyguier C, Roupret M, Nguyen T, Kinkel K, Helenon O, Chapron C. Ureteral endometriosis: the role of magnetic resonance imaging. J. Am. Assoc. Gynecol. Laparosc.11(4), 530–536 (2004).
   PubMedGoogle Scholar