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Accuracy of laparoscopy for assessing patients with endometriosis / Eficácia da videolaparoscopia na avaliação de mulheres com endometriose pélvica
Almeida Filho, Dilermando Pereira de; Oliveira, Laerte Justino de; Amaral, Vivian Ferreira do.
  • Almeida Filho, Dilermando Pereira de; Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná. Center for Health and Biological Sciences. Curitiba. BR
  • Oliveira, Laerte Justino de; Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná. Center for Health and Biological Sciences. Curitiba. BR
  • Amaral, Vivian Ferreira do; Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná. Center for Health and Biological Sciences. Curitiba. BR
São Paulo med. j ; 126(6): 305-308, Nov. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-507484
ABSTRACT
CONTEXT AND

OBJECTIVE:

Diagnoses of endometriosis are based on observation of endometriotic lesions by means of laparoscopy, along with the pathological findings. The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the macroscopic findings in relation to the histopathological findings. More specifically, we aimed to test the efficacy of laparoscopy alone for diagnosing endometriosis and to evaluate the laterality of endometriosis among the study population. DESIGN AND

SETTING:

Cross-sectional study on women undergoing laparoscopy due to pelvic pain or infertility, in the Gynecology Department of Hospital Santa Cruz in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, and Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná.

METHODS:

A total of 976 patients underwent laparoscopy and biopsy due to pelvic pain and/or infertility. We analyzed the laparoscopic and histopathological findings from patients with pelvic endometriosis (n = 468) and patients without endometriosis (n = 508).

RESULTS:

In 468 (47.95 percent) of the cases, the clinical and laparoscopic findings were consistent with endometriosis, and this was confirmed histopathologically in 337 (34.5 percent). Among the remaining 508 patients, although the laparoscopy was performed for other reasons relating to acute pelvic pain, eight were diagnosed with endometriosis from histopathological examination of the pelvic specimens obtained. Therefore, endometriosis was confirmed in 345 patients (35.3 percent). In comparison with the histopathology, laparoscopy alone presented 97.68 percent sensitivity, 79.23 percent specificity, 72 percent positive predictive value and 98.42 percent negative predictive value.

CONCLUSION:

Laparoscopy should be used in conjunction with histopathology for diagnosing endometriosis.
RESUMO
CONTEXTO E

OBJETIVO:

O diagnóstico da endometriose é determinado pela visualização dos implantes à laparoscopia e pela comprovação histológica. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a sensibilidade e a especificidade dos achados macroscópicos cirúrgicos e histopatológicos. Avaliou-se a eficácia da laparoscopia isoladamente no diagnóstico da endometriose e a lateralidade da doença. TIPO DE ESTUDO E LOCAL Estudo transversal realizado no Serviço de Ginecologia do Hospital Santa Cruz em Curitiba, Paraná e na Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná.

MÉTODOS:

Foram avaliadas 976 pacientes submetidas à videolaparoscopia por dor pélvica ou infertilidade e a biópsia. Foram analisados os achados laparoscópicos e histológicos de 468 pacientes com endometriose pélvica e de 508 pacientes sem endometriose.

RESULTADOS:

Foram selecionadas 468 (47,95 por cento) pacientes para inclusão no presente estudo por apresentarem quadro clínico e videolaparoscópico de suspeita de endometriose. As 508 (52,04 por cento) pacientes restantes tiveram indicação da cirurgia por outras causas relacionadas à dor pélvica e oito tiveram o diagnóstico de endometriose pelo anatomopatológico. A endometriose foi confirmada em 345 pacientes (35,3 por cento). Ao compararmos a análise histológica com os achados a videolaparoscopia, observou-se sensibilidade de 97,68 por cento, especificidade de 79,23 por cento, valor preditivo positivo de 72 por cento, valor preditivo negativo de 98,42 por cento.

CONCLUSÃO:

Laparoscopia deve ser usada em conjunto com histopatologia para o diagnóstico de endometriose.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pelvis / Laparoscopy / Endometriosis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: São Paulo med. j Journal subject: Cirurgia Geral / Ciˆncia / Ginecologia / Medicine / Medicina Interna / Obstetr¡cia / Pediatria / Sa£de Mental / Sa£de P£blica Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Pelvis / Laparoscopy / Endometriosis Type of study: Diagnostic study / Evaluation studies / Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans Language: English Journal: São Paulo med. j Journal subject: Cirurgia Geral / Ciˆncia / Ginecologia / Medicine / Medicina Interna / Obstetr¡cia / Pediatria / Sa£de Mental / Sa£de P£blica Year: 2008 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná/BR