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Rectum, Rectosigmoid, and Sigmoid Endometriosis

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How to Perform Ultrasonography in Endometriosis

Abstract

Deep intestinal endometriosis (DIE) is defined as nodules infiltrating at least the muscularis propria layer [1]. Lesions with dense adhesions and/or endometriotic infiltration up to the bowel serosa are not considered DIE. Statistical analysis of groups considered as reference in highly complex surgeries demonstrates that up to 50% of endometriotic patients may have intestinal involvement [2, 3].

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  1. Female Pelvis Diagnosis Section, Alta Laboratory, Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Manoel Orlando Goncalves

  2. Female Pelvis Diagnosis Section, DASA Laboratory, Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Leandro Accardo de Mattos

  3. Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Sao Paulo (EPM-Unifesp), Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

    Leandro Accardo de Mattos

  4. Endometriosis Section, Gynecologic Division, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Mauricio S. Abrao

  5. Ginecologic Division, BP—Beneficiencia Portuguesa de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

    Mauricio S. Abrao

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy

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  2. Acute Gynaecology, Early Pregnancy and Advanced Endosurgery Unit, Sydney Medical School Nepean, University of Sydney, Nepean Hospital, Sydney, Australia

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  3. Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, University of Navarra, Pamplona, Spain

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Goncalves, M.O., de Mattos, L.A., Abrao, M.S. (2018). Rectum, Rectosigmoid, and Sigmoid Endometriosis. In: Guerriero, S., Condous, G., Alcázar, J.L. (eds) How to Perform Ultrasonography in Endometriosis. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71138-6_12

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