Accuracy of ultrasound measurements of female pelvic organs.
Uterine size, endometrial thickness and ovarian volume were measured ultrasonically and the results compared with caliper measurements made shortly afterwards at the time of total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. The results establish the validity of ultrasound measurements. Histological studies also confirmed the diagnosis made with ultrasound of polycystic ovaries in women complaining of pain due to pelvic congestion.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St Mary's Hospital Medical School, London.
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Saxton
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Farquhar
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Rae
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Beard
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Anderson
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Wadsworth
D000328:Adult; D004717:Endometrium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D010052:Ovariectomy; D010053:Ovary / Q000473:pathology*; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000473:pathology; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000473:pathology; D011184:Postoperative Period; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000592:standards; D014599:Uterus / Q000473:pathology*