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. 2016 Sep;48(3):318-32.
doi: 10.1002/uog.15955. Epub 2016 Jun 28.

Systematic approach to sonographic evaluation of the pelvis in women with suspected endometriosis, including terms, definitions and measurements: a consensus opinion from the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) group

S Guerriero  1 , G Condous  2 , T van den Bosch  3 , L Valentin  4 , F P G Leone  5 , D Van Schoubroeck  3 , C Exacoustos  6 , A J F Installé  7 , W P Martins  8 , M S Abrao  9 , G Hudelist  10 , M Bazot  11 , J L Alcazar  12 , M O Gonçalves  13 , M A Pascual  14 , S Ajossa  1 , L Savelli  15 , R Dunham  16 , S Reid  17 , U Menakaya  18 , T Bourne  19 , S Ferrero  20 , M Leon  21 , T Bignardi  22 , T Holland  23 , D Jurkovic  23 , B Benacerraf  24 , Y Osuga  25 , E Somigliana  26 , D Timmerman  3
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Systematic approach to sonographic evaluation of the pelvis in women with suspected endometriosis, including terms, definitions and measurements: a consensus opinion from the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) group

S Guerriero et al. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2016 Sep.
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Abstract

The IDEA (International Deep Endometriosis Analysis group) statement is a consensus opinion on terms, definitions and measurements that may be used to describe the sonographic features of the different phenotypes of endometriosis. Currently, it is difficult to compare results between published studies because authors use different terms when describing the same structures and anatomical locations. We hope that the terms and definitions suggested herein will be adopted in centers around the world. This would result in consistent use of nomenclature when describing the ultrasound location and extent of endometriosis. We believe that the standardization of terminology will allow meaningful comparisons between future studies in women with an ultrasound diagnosis of endometriosis and should facilitate multicenter research. Copyright © 2016 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Keywords: anterior and posterior compartments; deep infiltrating endometriosis; endometrioma; laparoscopy; ultrasound.

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