Correlation between Ultrasonographic Findings and Laparoscopic Appearance in Patients with Laparoscopically Treated Ovarian Cysts

E Zupi; D Marconi; K Santi; E Solima; D Arduini; C Romanini

doi:10.1016/s1074-3804(96)80324-0

Correlation between Ultrasonographic Findings and Laparoscopic Appearance in Patients with Laparoscopically Treated Ovarian Cysts

J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1996 Aug;3(4, Supplement):S56. doi: 10.1016/s1074-3804(96)80324-0.

Authors

E Zupi¹, D Marconi, K Santi, E Solima, D Arduini, C Romanini

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of "Tor Vergata," Policlinico S. Eugenio, Viale Umanesimo 10, 00144 Rome, Italy.

PMID: 9074268
DOI: 10.1016/s1074-3804(96)80324-0

Abstract

We performed laparoscopy in 96 women (64 age <40 yrs, 22 > 40 yrs) with a diagnosis of ovarian cyst. The size and morphology of each mass were established, and color flow Doppler characteristics were determined by ultrasonography. Laparoscopically we evaluated the external and internal surfaces and vascularization. The laparoscopic appearance confirmed the ultrasonographic findings in 85% of women.