scholarly journals OC065: Negative predictive value of transvaginal ultrasound in women with chronic pelvic pain. Can we reduce the number of laparoscopies?

2003 ◽  
Vol 22 (S1) ◽  
pp. 18-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Okaro ◽  
D. Timmerman ◽  
L. Ameye ◽  
S. Van Huffel ◽  
T. Bourne
Keyword(s):  
Negative Predictive Value ◽  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain ◽  
Transvaginal Ultrasound

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Diagnostic Accuracy of the Interview and Physical Examination in the Diagnosis of Endometriosis as the Cause of Chronic Pelvic Pain

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 6606
Author(s):  
Jolanta Nawrocka-Rutkowska ◽  
Iwona Szydłowska ◽  
Aleksandra Rył ◽  
Sylwester Ciećwież ◽  
Magdalena Ptak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Predictive Value ◽  
Sensitivity And Specificity ◽  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Pelvic Surgery ◽  
History Of Surgery ◽  
Previous Surgery ◽  
History Of

Background: Chronic pelvic pain affects approximately 15% of reproductive age women. It is mainly caused by adhesions (20–40%). Despite CPP being the main symptom of endometriosis, the disease is confirmed by laparoscopy only in 12–18% of cases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of laparoscopy in women with CCP and to assess the sensitivity and specificity of elements of an interview and clinical examination. Materials and methods: The study included 148 women with CPP. Each patient underwent laparoscopy. In laparoscopy, the presence of endometriosis and/or peritoneal adhesions was confirmed. Then, the sensitivity and specificity and the positive and negative predictive value of endometriosis symptoms or abnormalities in the gynecological examination were statistically calculated. Results: After previous surgery, adhesions were found in almost half (47%) of patients. In patients without a history of surgery, adhesions were diagnosed in 6.34% of patients. Endometriosis without coexisting adhesions was more often diagnosed in women without previous surgery (34.9%), compared to 10.58% in the group with a history of surgery (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Intraperitoneal adhesions are most common in women after pelvic surgery and with chronic ailments. The best results for sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value in the diagnosis of endometriosis are found in women with irregular menstruations during which the pain increases. Laparoscopy still remains the primary diagnostic and therapeutic method for these women.

scholarly journals Evaluation of transvaginal ultrasound role in the prediction of adenomyosis: correlation with histopathology

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 2987
Author(s):  
Naglaa Ali M. Hussein ◽  
Mohammed H. El Rafaey
Keyword(s):  
Negative Predictive Value ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Transvaginal Ultrasound ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
True Positive ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Presenting Symptoms ◽  
Us Findings ◽  
Histopathological Results ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

Background: Adenomyosis is a common gynecologic disorder that primarily affects women of reproductive age that has reported incidence of 5-70% in surgical and postmortem specimens. The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of various transvaginal sonographic findings in adenomyosis by comparing them with histopathological results and to determine the most valuable sonographic feature in the diagnosis of adenomyosis.Methods: All transvaginal US findings were correlated with those from histologic examination. The frequency of presenting symptoms and signs of adenomyosis were evaluated. Transvaginal US depicted 10 of 12 pathologically proved cases of adenomyosis. Adenomyosis was correctly ruled out in 33 of 38 patients.Results: Transvaginal US had a sensitivity of 83%, a specificity of 86%, and a positive and negative predictive value of 66% and 94%, respectively. Of the 10 patients with true-positive findings at transvaginal US, the myometrium demonstrated heterogeneous with or without the presence of cysts in nine (75%) patients, linear striation in four (33.3%) patients and globular uterus in six (50%) patients. Three (25%) of 12 cases of adenomyosis had an enlarged uterus, adenomyosis was a significant association with high parity.Conclusions: Adenomyosis can be diagnosed with a considerable accuracy by transvaginal ultrasound. The most common sonographic criteria of adenomyosis are heterogeneous myometrial appearance while the most specific criteria are myometrial cysts, sub-endometrial echogenic linear striations and globular configuration of the uterus.

scholarly journals A PROSPECTIVE CROSS SECTIONAL OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN IN ADOLESCENTS TRANSVAGINAL ULTRASOUND VERSUS LAPAROSCOPY

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Supriya Kumari ◽  
Surya Narayan ◽  
Kumudini Jha ◽  
Debarshi Jana
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain ◽  
Transvaginal Ultrasound ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Predictive Values ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Kappa Test ◽  
Laparoscopic Evaluation ◽  
Good Agreement

Background: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP)is cyclic or noncyclic, intermittent or constant discomfort in the pelvic region for at least 6 months. It is a common complaint in female adolescents that may be overlooked. Objective: To evaluate CPP in adolescents using transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) and laparoscopy. Study design: This is a prospective cross sectional observational study conducted at Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital, Laheriasarai, Bihar. A total of 100 adolescents with CPP were evaluated by TVS and laparoscopy and findings were analyzed. Results: The mean age of adolescents was 17 ± 3.5 the majority were parous (51%), rural (69%) and low social class (65 %). Diffuse pelvic pain was present in (62%), Dysmenorrheain (61%), deep abdominal and pelvic tenderness in (55% and 80% respectively). TVS was normal in (40%) andabnormalin (60%). Laparoscopic evaluation was normal in (29%)and abnormal in(71%) in the form of tubo- ovarian masses (19%),endometriosis (18%) ovarian cysts (9%), adenomyosis (8%), Adhesions (6%), PID and RVF uterus (4% for each), subserous fibroid and pelvic congestion (1% for each). sensitivity and specificity of TVS were (81.7% and 93.1% respectively). Positive and negative predictive values were 96.7% and 67.5% respectively. Kappa test between TVS and laparoscopy showed good agreement (kappa = 0.67). Conclusions: Good agreement was found between TVS and laparoscopy, however, laparoscopy is considered as a gold standard tool in evaluating adolescent CPP because of distinct advantages in terms of sensitivity and negative predictive value.

scholarly journals Chronic Pelvic Pain and Infertility Resulting from Unrecognized Retained Laminaria

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Wesley Nilsson ◽  
Sasha Mikhael ◽  
Jennifer Kaplan
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain ◽  
Transvaginal Ultrasound ◽  
Laminaria Japonica ◽  
The United States ◽  
Pathology Report ◽  
Operative Hysteroscopy ◽  
Menstrual Cycles ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Delayed Complications

Background. In 2013, the abortion rate in the United States was found to be 200 abortions per 1,000 live births. Of these, the CDC estimates that nearly 49% were performed using unsafe measures. Even when these procedures are safely performed, patients are at risk for immediate or delayed complications. In second-trimester terminations, mechanical dilation with an osmotic dilator is common to allow for delivery of the fetus. The Japanese seaweed Laminaria japonica is used to achieve this purpose. Case. A 28-year-old primigravida presented with chronic pelvic pain and infertility. She had irregular menstrual cycles and reported scant yellow discharge. A transvaginal ultrasound revealed an abnormally appearing endometrium with an elongated structure suspicious for a foreign body. The patient reported a voluntary termination of pregnancy twelve years earlier, for which laminaria were placed prior to the dilation and extraction. She underwent an operative hysteroscopy confirming our suspicion for retained laminaria. The pathology report demonstrated chronic severe endometritis and plant based material. Conclusion. Retained laminaria are associated with chronic pelvic pain and chronic infertility. Since they can be difficult to detect on conventional imaging, proper counting prior to insertion and after removal is an essential physician responsibility.

scholarly journals OC070: Can transvaginal ultrasound detect and localize endometriosis in women with chronic pelvic pain?

2003 ◽  
Vol 22 (S1) ◽  
pp. 19-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Okaro ◽  
G. Condous ◽  
A. Khalid ◽  
M. Alkatib ◽  
D. Timmerman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain ◽  
Transvaginal Ultrasound

Deep Pelvic Endometriosis: From Diagnosis to Wellness

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 150-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlo Saccardi ◽  
Andrea Cocco ◽  
Alberto Tregnaghi ◽  
Erich Cosmi ◽  
Nicola Baldan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pelvic Pain ◽  
Chronic Pelvic Pain ◽  
Rectal Wall ◽  
Transvaginal Ultrasound ◽  
Vaginal Wall ◽  
Complete Separation ◽  
Pelvic Endometriosis ◽  
Laparoscopic Excision ◽  
Segmental Bowel Resection ◽  
Deep Pelvic Endometriosis

Purpose to determine the efficacy of laparoscopic excision of deep pelvic endometriosis (DPE). Methods One hundred and two highly symptomatic women with DPE underwent clinical examination, transvaginal ultrasound, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and sonovaginography. Among the 102 women, 50 patients, with severe symptoms, underwent laparoscopic excision of DPE. Endoscopic surgery was performed with complete separation of the rectovaginal space and resection of the node. In the case of vaginal involvement vaginal exeresis was performed, in the case of rectal wall involvement of more than 50%, segmental bowel resection was performed. Operative data as well as dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, chronic pelvic pain and dyschezia before and 6 and 12 months after surgical treatment were recorded. Results Mean operative time was 126.4 ± 34.7 min, mean blood loss was 76.2 ± 22 ml. In 17 (34%) cases we performed excision of the posterior vaginal fornix due to vaginal wall involvement. In six (12%) cases we performed excision of the rectal wall. At 12-month follow-up 39 (78%) women revealed absent or mild dysmenorrhea, 45 (90%) women revealed absent or mild dyspareunia, 46 (92%) women revealed absent or mild chronic pelvic pain, 48 (96%) women revealed absent or mild dyschezia. Conclusions Surgical management of DPE could be a radical approach for this disease but conservative for the patients, ensuring good improvement in symptoms and good patient satisfaction, and only performing vaginal or rectal exeresis when strictly necessary.

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