01.01.2022 | Editorial
Ultrasound screening in gynecological examinations: can we overcome the criticism that it is insufficient and harmful?
verfasst von:
Katsuhiko Naruse
Erschienen in:
Journal of Medical Ultrasonics
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Ausgabe 1/2022
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Excerpt
Ultrasound is performed simultaneously with vaginal cytology in many facilities during examinations focused on gynecologic tumors. Traditionally, we have relied on the pelvic examination (bimanual palpation), but its accuracy has not been high, and the influence of certain factors, such as the patient’s body mass index, have been unavoidable [
1]. In addition, widespread use of transvaginal ultrasonography has improved the detection of ovarian tumors and uterine fibroids. …