Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide, yet it remains frequently misdiagnosed, delaying care and increasing the risk of serious complications. Adding to the diagnostic complexity is the factor of extra-pelvic involvement, which most gynecologists have not been trained to recognize. Endometriosis: A Practical Manual meets a critical need for today's clinicians by providing clear guidance on the imaging techniques essential for diagnosing the full spectrum of endometriosis, from ovarian and deep pelvic disease to intestinal and urinary tract involvement.Provides current, authoritative information on the diagnostic performance of various imaging techniques in diagnosing different forms of endometriosisOffers step-by-step technical details on how to perform different imaging techniques, including patient preparation for the exam and how to detect endometriotic lesionsFeatures numerous high-quality images that provide visual guidance on administration and interpretation of various imaging modalities, including transvaginal ultrasonography, enhanced transvaginal ultrasonography, and magnetic resonance imagingIllustrates a wide variety of techniques and findings that reflect different forms of endometriosis, along with information relevant for the practicing gynecologist to consider for eachCovers key topics in this complex field, including the physical examination, ovarian endometriosis, superficial endometriosis, deep pelvic endometriosis, colorectal endometriosis, urinary tract endometriosis, parametrial endometriosis, rare endometriosis locations, hormonal treatment of endometriosis, and surgical treatment of endometriosisAn eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
