Table I.
TVUS and MRI comparison (Dumontier et al., 2000; Gonçalves et al., 2021; Bazot et al., 2011).
| Imaging exam | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|
| Transvaginal ultrasound | Low-cost | Requires training and expertise |
| Dynamic aspect of ultrasound examination | Challenging retrospective review of images | |
| Better detection of Pouch of Douglas lesions | Difficulty in diagnosing small endometriomas | |
| Better in identifying intestinal lesions | More discomfort for patients during examination | |
| Magnetic resonance imaging | Mapping of disease outside of pelvis | Limited assessment of the right iliac fossa |
| Better detection of uterosacral ligament lesions | Static images, it is not possible to mobilisze the pelvic structures | |
| Retrospective review of images when second opinion is needed | High cost | |
| Virgin patients | Limited evaluation of small intestinal lesions | |
| Best for evaluation of the pelvic floor and innervation |