Diagnostic Performances of Tridimensional Rectosonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Rectosigmoid Endometriosis: A Prospective Cohort Study on 101 Patients.

Tridimensional rectosonography (3-D RSG) is a transvaginal ultrasonography procedure combining intrarectal contrast with tridimensional technology. The objectives of this study were to assess the diagnostic performances of 3-D RSG in deep infiltrating rectosigmoid endometriosis using surgery and pathology as the gold standard, and to compare its results with those of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Patients referred for endometriosis with symptoms suggesting deep infiltrating intestinal endometriosis (DIE) were included if they agreed to undergo a 3-D RSG and MRI and if there was a surgical indication related to endometriosis.

Correlation between three-dimensional rectosonography and magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of rectosigmoid endometriosis: a preliminary study on the first fifty cases.

Objectives: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) raises a number of diagnostic and therapeutic problems. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the reference technique in endometriosis, is questioned for posterior pelvic lesions, especially in rectosigmoid locations. In this study, we describe a new technique called three-dimensional rectosonography (3D-RSG), which combines standard transvaginal ultrasonography (TVUS), 3-dimensional (3D) ultrasonography and the use of water for rectal contrast.

Three-dimensional ultrasound in the management of bladder endometriosis.

Study Objective: To assess the performance of three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound with color Doppler in the diagnosis of bladder endometriosis compared with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and cystoscopy.

Design: Canadian Task Force classification II-3.

Setting: Department of gynecology and obstetrics of a university hospital.

[Parental impact of 3D/4D ultrasonography in fetal cleft lip and palate].

Objective: Prenatal diagnosis of cleft lip and palate has been available for over 25 years. 3D ultrasound has significantly improved prenatal screening and perinatal care. Surface rendering of the fetal face is frequently asked by parents during exam and it has been shown to substantially improve parental-fetal bonding.