The expanding role of sonography for the diagnosis of deep infiltrating endometriosis: Results of a large case series.

Objective: To investigate the value of the sonographic identification of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) in women presenting with complaints suggestive of DIE. Sonography findings were correlated with subsequent surgical exploration, and histologic verification.

Methods: A retrospective observational case series was investigated to document the ability of the use of sonography to accurately detect the presence of deep infiltrating endometriosis.

Alternative Treatment Utilization Before Hysterectomy for Benign Gynecologic Conditions at a Large Integrated Health System.

Study Objective: To investigate rates of utilization of alternative treatments before hysterectomy for benign gynecologic indications within a large integrated health care system.

Design: Retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent hysterectomies for benign gynecologic conditions between 2012 and 2014 (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).

Setting: Kaiser Permanente Northern California, a community-based integrated health system.