Mahmoud Mohamed Ghaleb
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
Publications
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Research
Transrectal ultrasound and 3D transabdominal ultrasound in comparison to vaginoscopy in virgins with suspected genital tract lesions: A comparative diagnostic accuracy study
Author(s): Nermin Ahmed Mahmoud*, Amr Hassan El Shalakany, Tamer Farouk Bourg, Mohamed Hemeida and Mahmoud Mohamed Ghaleb
Background: In many cultures, Hymen preservation during the investigation of virginal gynecological problems is of utmost importance Aim: to assess the diagnostic performance and acceptability of sonographic modalities (3D transabdominal and Transrectal ultrasound) compared to vaginoscopic hysteroscopy during the diagnostic workup of virginal gynecological lesions Patients and methods: Virgin patients with different presentations (Bleeding, Amenorrhea, pelvic pain and chronic discharge) were recruited from outpatient clinic and ER. After detailed history and clinical examination, they were assigned to have a 3D transabdominal and transrectal ultrasound followed by a confirmatory vaginoscopy under anesthesia. Patients were then assessed for discomfort and satisfaction by visual analog scale Res.. Read More»