Scientific article
English

Pictorial review: rectosigmoid endometriosis on MRI with gel opacification after rectosigmoid colon cleansing

Published inClinical imaging, vol. 36, no. 4, p. 295-300
Publication date2012
Abstract

Posterior deeply infiltrating endometriosis (PDIE) is an invalidating disorder that may involve the rectosigmoid colon. MRI with gel opacification after rectosigmoid colon cleansing improves visualization of rectosigmoid endometriosis. Nonetheless, the depth of bowel wall infiltration is still difficult to assess. In this regard, the use of high-frequency echoendoscope may be needed. Recognition of rectosigmoid endometriosis is important to establish a correct diagnosis and provide counseling and appropriate therapy.

Keywords
  • Contrast Media/diagnostic use
  • Diagnostic Imaging/methods
  • Endometriosis/diagnosis/surgery/ultrasonography
  • Endosonography/methods
  • Female
  • Gels/diagnostic use
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement/methods
  • Rectal Diseases/diagnosis/surgery/ultrasonography
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Sigmoid Diseases/diagnosis/surgery/ultrasonography
  • Therapeutic Irrigation/methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods
Citation (ISO format)
LOUBEYRE, Pierre et al. Pictorial review: rectosigmoid endometriosis on MRI with gel opacification after rectosigmoid colon cleansing. In: Clinical imaging, 2012, vol. 36, n° 4, p. 295–300. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2011.09.010
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