Transvaginal US vs. CT in non-pregnant premenopausal women presenting to the ED: clinical impact of the second examination when both are performed.
Charles D ViersMeghan G LubnerPerry J PickhardtPublished in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2022)
CT following negative TVUS frequently identified a non-gynecologic cause of acute pelvic or lower abdominal symptoms in non-pregnant premenopausal women, whereas the main benefit of TVUS after CT was more confident exclusion of ovarian torsion.
Keyphrases
- image quality
- dual energy
- computed tomography
- contrast enhanced
- breast cancer risk
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- postmenopausal women
- pregnant women
- positron emission tomography
- emergency department
- liver failure
- pregnancy outcomes
- magnetic resonance imaging
- magnetic resonance
- adipose tissue
- cervical cancer screening
- physical activity
- skeletal muscle
- sleep quality
- depressive symptoms