CompletedNot Applicable

Bowel Preparation Before 3D Rectal Water Contrast Transvaginal Ultrasonography for Rectosigmoid Endometriosis

Italy60 participantsStarted 2018-01-01

Plain-language summary

Three-dimensional (3D) rendering may be employed during transvaginal rectal water-contrast transvaginal ultrasonography (RWC-TVS) for detecting the presence and describe the characteristics of rectosigmoid endometriosis. This study aims to evaluate the impact of bowel preparation on the diagnostic parameters of 3D-RWC-TVS in women with suspicion of rectosigmoid endometriosis.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: \- pain and intestinal symptoms suggestive of rectosigmoid endometriosis Exclusion Criteria: * previous surgical diagnosis of intestinal endometriosis * previous radiological diagnosis of intestinal endometriosis (based on Magnetic Resonance or double-contrast barium enema * history of colorectal surgery (except appendectomy) * contraindications to bowel preparation or computed colonography (such as non-- compliant patients and rectal malformations) * previous bilateral ovariectomy * psychiatric disorders

What they're measuring

To compare the accuracy of 3D-RWC-TVS with and without bowel preparation in the diagnosis of rectosigmoid endometriosis.

Timeframe: At maximum 6 months before laparoscopic surgical approach

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04406155

SponsorPiazza della Vittoria 14 Studio Medico - Ginecologia e Ostetricia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-12-01

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