OBJECTIVES To compare the value of transvaginal ultrasonographic measurement of the cervical length versus the Bishop score, prior to induction of labour, in predicting the mode of delivery within four days. MATERIALS AND METHODS This longitudinal study included 110 women (at term, singleton, vertex presentation) in whom induction of labour was performed at 37-42 weeks of gestation. Cervical ...

BACKGROUND Ovarian pregnancy (OP) comprises 0.15% of all pregnancies and 1% to 3% of ectopic gestations. CASE REPORT Two cases of OP detected and treated during laparoscopy for suspected ectopic pregnancy are described. We used clinical examination, serum beta-hCG levels, and transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) preoperatively to confirm the suspected diagnosis of extrauterine pregnancy. In the...

Transvagival sonography is superior to transabdominal sonography in most cases of pelvic pathology. Objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical usefulness of transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) in pre, peri and post menopausal women suspected to have endometrial carcinoma. This cross sectional study was done with 40 patients who are clinically suspected having thickened endometrium. The ...

Background: Cesarean section uterine scar dehiscence (CSD) is a rare but notable complication of Lower segment cesarean (LSCS) surgery. The cause for based on the etiology behind defect or any event that would predispose to dehisce. Globally accepted option assessing CS transvaginal ultrasonography non-pregnant uterus. Objective: To determine diagnostic accuracy lower thickness≤1.6mm in predict...

A primary extra-adrenal retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma was found incidentally in a 22-year-old woman during screening for suspected pregnancy by transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) and subsequently magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). TVS MRI revealed well defined solid mass at the level of L5 to S2 vertebrae displace right common iliac external vessels. Limited cuts region Computed tomography (CT)...