A5026992091- Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Endometriosis Research and Treatment
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Gynecological conditions and treatments
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Urinary and Genital Oncology Studies
- Reproductive Biology and Fertility
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications
- Omental and Epiploic Conditions
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Hernia repair and management
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Studies
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
University of Bologna
2013-2025
Ospedale per gli Infermi
2025
Ospedale G.B. Morgagni - L.Pierantoni
2022-2024
Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico
2024
Istituto Scientifico Romagnolo per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori
2024
Imperial College London
2023
Policlinico S.Orsola-Malpighi
2010-2022
Azienda USL di Bologna
2021
Northeast Ohio Medical University
2020
Thomas Jefferson University
2020
Abstract The updated version of the EFSUMB guidelines on application non-hepatic contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) deals with use microbubble contrast outside liver in many established and emerging applications.
The IDEA (International Deep Endometriosis Analysis group) statement is a consensus opinion on terms, definitions and measurements that may be used to describe the sonographic features of different phenotypes endometriosis. Currently, it difficult compare results between published studies because authors use terms when describing same structures anatomical locations. We hope suggested herein will adopted in centers around world. This would result consistent nomenclature ultrasound location...
To prospectively assess the diagnostic performance of simple ultrasound rules to predict benignity/malignancy in an adnexal mass and test risk malignancy index, two logistic regression models, subjective assessment ultrasonic findings by experienced examiner masses for which yield inconclusive result.Prospective temporal external validation distinguish benign from malignant masses. The comprised five features (including shape, size, solidity, results colour Doppler examination) a tumour (M...
<b>Objectives</b> To develop a risk prediction model to preoperatively discriminate between benign, borderline, stage I invasive, II-IV and secondary metastatic ovarian tumours. <b>Design</b> Observational diagnostic study using prospectively collected clinical ultrasound data. <b>Setting</b> 24 centres in 10 countries. <b>Participants</b> Women with an (including para-ovarian tubal) mass who underwent standardised examination before surgery. The was developed on 3506 patients recruited 1999...
Abstract The updated version of the EFSUMB guidelines on application non-hepatic contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) deals with use microbubble contrast outside liver in many established and emerging applications.
Abstract Objectives To describe the ultrasound characteristics of endometriomas in pre‐ and postmenopausal patients to develop rules that characterize endometriomas. Methods All included International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) studies were used our analysis. Patients with an adnexal mass scanned by experienced sonologists using a standardized research protocol. The gold standard was histology surgically removed mass. gray‐scale Doppler compared those other benign malignant masses. Based...
Endometriosis is a benign, chronic, inflammatory condition affecting up to 10 % of women and characterised by the presence glands stroma tissue outside uterus. Epidemiological clinical studies demonstrate consistent association between endometriosis infertility. However, this relationship far be clearly understood several mechanisms are involved. Available data show that patients with have an increased estimated risk infertility two four times compared general population. On other hand,...
Abstract Objectives The aims of the study were to temporally and externally validate diagnostic performance two logistic regression models containing clinical ultrasound variables in order estimate risk malignancy adnexal masses, compare results with subjective interpretation findings carried out by an experienced examiner (‘subjective assessment’). Methods Patients who put forward 19 centers participating study, underwent a standardized transvaginal examination gynecologist or radiologist...
Abstract Objectives To compare the accuracy of transvaginal sonography (TVS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in preoperative staging endometrial carcinoma. Methods This was a prospective study which 74 women consecutively diagnosed with carcinoma were examined using TVS by physicians trained gynecological MRI radiologists special interest gynecology. All patients underwent surgical–pathological after removal uterus, adnexa pelvic lymph nodes. Sensitivity, specificity, positive negative...
To describe the clinical and ultrasound characteristics of uterine sarcomas.This was a retrospective multicenter study. From databases 13 centers, we identified patients with histological diagnosis sarcoma available reports images who had undergone preoperative examination between 1996 2016. As first step, each author collected information from original his/her own center on predefined features tumors by reviewing to identify variables not described in report. second 16 examiners reviewed...
Abstract Objective To evaluate the performance of diagnostic prediction models for ovarian malignancy in all patients with an mass managed surgically or conservatively. Design Multicentre cohort study. Setting 36 oncology referral centres (tertiary a specific gynaecological unit) other types centre. Participants Consecutive adult presenting adnexal between January 2012 and March 2015 by surgery follow-up. Main outcome measures Overall centre discrimination, calibration, clinical utility six...
The aim of this study was to assess the long‐term outcome treating severely symptomatic women with deep infiltrating intestinal endometriosis by laparoscopic segmental rectosigmoid resection. Detailed intraoperative and postoperative records questionnaires (preoperatively, 1 month postoperatively every 6 months for 3 years) were collected from 22 women. estimated blood loss during surgery 290 ± 162 ml (range 180–600), average hospital stay 8 days 6–19). One woman required transfusion after...
To describe the gray-scale and color Doppler ultrasound findings of metastatic tumors in ovary according to origin primary tumor.Information was retrieved retrospectively from 67 patients who had undergone preoperative transvaginal examination were found subsequently have their ovaries. In all women information been collected prospectively using a standardized technique predefined definitions characteristics. Stored images used only external surface tumors. Information on presenting symptoms...
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the accuracy and potential limitations of transvaginal sonography (TVS) in preoperative evaluation women with clinically suspected bladder endometriosis to describe sonographic features pathological condition cases which it was confirmed. Methods In period between 2001 2006, we operated on 490 patients clinically/sonographically endometriosis. 41 cases, diagnosed at surgery confirmed histopathological examination. All underwent TVS a standardized manner not...
To develop a logistic regression model that can discriminate between benign and malignant adnexal masses perceived to be difficult classify by subjective evaluation of gray-scale Doppler ultrasound findings (subjective assessment) compare its diagnostic performance with assessment, serum CA 125 the risk malignancy index (RMI).We used data from 3511 patients an mass included in International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA) studies. All had been examined using transvaginal following standardized...