Assessing the reproducibility of the IOTA simple ultrasound rules for classifying adnexal masses as benign or malignant using stored 3D volumes

Guerriero, S.; Saba, Luca; Ajossa, Silvia; Peddes, C.; Sedda, Franciscu; Piras, Alessandra; Olartecoechea, Begoña; Aubá, M.; Alcázar, Juan Luis

doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2013.08.031

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“…After excluding duplicates ( n = 18) and studies that did not include the simple‐rules protocol ( n = 56), 14 studies were left for detailed evaluation these full‐text articles were then read fully. A further eight studies were excluded because they were using simple rules combined with another ultrasound tool ( n = 1), or they were a reanalysis of previously published data included here from another study and therefore of patients already included ( n = 3), a retrospective study looking at interobserver variability ( n = 1), a mixed prospective and retrospective assessment of interobserver variability ( n = 1), a summary ( n = 1) or a protocol ( n = 1). That left six studies to add to our data.…”

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Use of IOTA simple rules for diagnosis of ovarian cancer: meta‐analysis

Nunes

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Foo

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Ultrasound in Obstet & Gyne

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“…Guerriero et al 13 used five examiners to analyze stored data. This study was excluded as it was a retrospective one and as it had different results for each of the five examiners.…”

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Use of IOTA simple rules for diagnosis of ovarian cancer: meta‐analysis

Nunes

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Foo

et al. 2014

Ultrasound in Obstet & Gyne

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“…As stated above, we found moderate agreement for classifying adnexal masses, using the IOTA simple rules, among trainees with different levels of training. Guerriero et al recently published a study estimating inter‐ and intraobserver agreement in the classification of adnexal masses by applying the IOTA simple rules to stored 3D volumes. They used 100 stored 3D volumes that were analyzed by five different examiners (two expert examiners, one moderate expert and two trainees).…”

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Interobserver agreement in describing adnexal masses using the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis simple rules in a real-time setting and using three-dimensional ultrasound volumes and digital clips

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Sánchez

Pineda

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Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol

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“…Several other studies provided similar results and concluded that 3D PD is a highly sensitive and specific tool for diagnosing ovarian malignancies [33,[35][36][37]. 3D USG and 3D PD technique were found to be highly reproducible [28,38].…”

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Role of Three-Dimensional Ultrasound in Gynecology

Türkgeldi

Urman

Ata

2014

J Obstet Gynecol India

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Three-dimensional ultrasound (3D USG) is a fast-evolving imaging technique that holds a great potential for use in gynecology. Its sensitivity and specificity is reported to be close to 100 % for diagnosing congenital uterine anomalies, comparable with those of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and laparoscopy. With 3D USG, a coronal view of the uterus can be obtained, clearly outlining the external contour of the uterus and providing accurate information about the shape of the cavity. Although 3D USG may not perform well in thin endometria, combining it with saline infusion sonography (SIS) overcomes this problem. Research shows that 3D USG is more sensitive and specific than two-dimensional ultrasound (2D USG) in defining and mapping uterine lesions, such as fibroids, adenomyosis, and intrauterine synechia. In cases of suspected malignancy, 3D USG is mainly used in the initial evaluation of patients. Measuring various indices and mapping vascular architecture with 3D power Doppler have been proposed for evaluating adnexal masses. Although some studies raised hope, no consensus is reached about its use, success, and limitations. In urogynecology, translabial 3D USG is proved to be a valuable tool, as it provides instant access to the axial plane, which clearly depicts the relationship of the vagina, urethra, rectum, and the muscular pelvic floor. Studies report no significant differences between translabial 3D USG and MRI measurements for evaluation of the pelvic floor. In conclusion, adding 3D USG to routine gynecological workup can be beneficial for clinicians, as it provides fast and accurate results in a relatively cost-effective setting.

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Assessing the reproducibility of the IOTA simple ultrasound rules for classifying adnexal masses as benign or malignant using stored 3D volumes

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

Use of IOTA simple rules for diagnosis of ovarian cancer: meta‐analysis

Use of IOTA simple rules for diagnosis of ovarian cancer: meta‐analysis

Interobserver agreement in describing adnexal masses using the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis simple rules in a real-time setting and using three-dimensional ultrasound volumes and digital clips

Role of Three-Dimensional Ultrasound in Gynecology

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