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Table 1 Most frequent pelvic localization of DIE

From: Magnetic resonance imaging for deep infiltrating endometriosis: current concepts, imaging technique and key findings

Site

Frequency (%)

Pouch of Douglas/retrocervical

55–60

Uterosacral ligaments

32–57

Recto-vaginal septum

20–48

Bowel (overall)

Rectum

Recto-sigmoid junction

Sigmoid

Cecum/appendix

Small bowel

16–35

30–40

25–30

15–20

5

5

Bladder

5–8

Sacral nerves

3–5

  1. References no. [12, 18, 37, 46, 53]