Advances in gynecologic imaging and intervention.
Advances in diagnostic imaging of the female genital tract facilitate characterization of many pelvic masses. Preoperative assessment of gynecologic malignant tumors provides information that may alter the surgical approach or timing of radiation therapy. Image-guided biopsy accurately confirms recurrent malignant lesions. Transcervical techniques have improved diagnostic assessment of infertile couples; thus, effective and inexpensive treatment options can be offered. Postoperative complications of gynecologic procedures can be detected with imaging, and many can be treated with image-guided techniques.
Binkovitz
L A
LA
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
King
B F
BF
Corfman
R S
RS
D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D010386:Pelvic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012099:Reproductive Techniques; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography