March 16, 2020
Article
Can technology help provide answers to a complex condition? This guide demonstrates how to use ultrasound as a first-line diagnostic tool.
March 01, 2020
Article
In this clip, fluid within the rectouterine pouch introduced following saline-infusion sonoPODography allows for appreciation of adhesions and a peritoneal pocket (enclosed fluid due to a defect in the peritoneum). These are two classic features of superficial endometriosis.
March 01, 2020
Article
Although not clearly depicted in this clip, deep endometriosis likely is present posterior to the uterus at the level of the internal cervical os, as demonstrated by the irregular, hypoechoic area.
March 01, 2020
Article
The uterine fundus is being pushed cephalad by the transvaginal ultrasound probe, eliciting smooth sliding of the uterine fundus over the bowel. Some fluid is noted within the rectouterine pouch, which often suggests a non-obliterated pouch.