S Guerriero, G Condous, T van den Bosch, L Valentin, F P G Leone, D Van Schoubroeck, C Exacoustos, A J F Installé, W P Martins, M S Abrao, G Hudelist, M Bazot, J L Alcazar, M O Gonçalves, M A Pascual, S Ajossa, L Savelli, R Dunham, S Reid, U Menakaya, T Bourne, S Ferrero, M Leon, T Bignardi, T Holland, D Jurkovic, B Benacerraf, Y Osuga, E Somigliana, D Timmerman
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...
September 2016: Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology