Abstract
This study evaluates retrospectively the accuracy and reproducibility of multislice
computed tomgraphy with colon water distension (MSCT-c) in diagnosing bowel (BE) and
ureteral (UE) endometriosis. Sixty-four patients underwent MSCT-c and videolaparoscopic
surgery. Two radiologists reviewed MSCT-c examinations: sensitivity and specificity
were calculated, considering histological exam as reference standard. In the BE cases,
the degree of bowel wall infiltration was also assessed. Sensitivity and specificity
for both readers were 100% and 97.6% for BE and 72.2% and100% for UE; the interobserver
agreement was excellent. The degree of bowel wall involvement was correctly defined
in 90.9% of cases. MSCT-c is an accurate and reproducible technique but—considering
the age of the patients—delivers a nonnegligible radiation dose.
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Publication history
Published online: September 06, 2013
Accepted:
July 5,
2013
Received in revised form:
June 6,
2013
Received:
April 26,
2013
Footnotes
☆The authors have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with or interests in any of the following organizations: National Institutes of Health, Wellcome Trust, and Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
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