Basic Gynecologic Ultrasound Examination (Level I): DEGUM, ÖGUM, and SGUM Recommendations
Dieter Grab, E. Merz, Karl‐Heinz Eichhorn, B. Tutschek, Karl Oliver Kagan, Kai‐Sven Heling, R Faber, Philipp Klaritsch, A. Rempen, Christiane Kähler, Wolfgang Henrich, Gwendolin Manegold‐Brauer, S. Helmy, Markus Hoopmann
Abstract
Ultrasound has become an essential diagnostic tool in gynecology, and every practicing gynecologist must be able to differentiate normal from pathologic findings, such as benign or malignant pelvic masses, adnexal torsion, pelvic inflammation disease, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancies, and congenital uterine malformations at least on a basic level. A standardized approach to the correct settings of the ultrasound system, the indications for gynecologic ultrasound investigations, and the sonographic appearance of normal anatomy and common pathologic findings in the standard planes are important prerequisites for safe and confident clinical management of gynecologic patients. Based on current publications and different national and international guidelines, updated DEGUM, ÖGUM, and SGUM recommendations for the performance of basic gynecologic ultrasound examinations were established.