REVIEW: Accuracy of laparoscopy in the diagnosis of endometriosis: a systematic quantitative review

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & GynaecologyVolume 111, Issue 11 p. 1204-1212 REVIEW: Accuracy of laparoscopy in the diagnosis of endometriosis: a systematic quantitative review Catherine B. Wykes, Catherine B. Wykes Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital, UKSearch for more papers by this authorT. Justin Clark, T. Justin Clark Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital, UKSearch for more papers by this authorKhalid S. Khan, Khalid S. Khan Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital, UKSearch for more papers by this author Catherine B. Wykes, Catherine B. Wykes Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital, UKSearch for more papers by this authorT. Justin Clark, T. Justin Clark Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital, UKSearch for more papers by this authorKhalid S. Khan, Khalid S. Khan Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital, UKSearch for more papers by this author First published: 19 October 2004 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1471-0528.2004.00433.xCitations: 113Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL References 1 Koninckx PR, Meuleman C, Demeyere S, Lesaffre E, Cornillie FJ. Suggestive evidence that pelvic endometriosis is a progressive disease, whereas deeply infiltrating endometriosis is associated with pelvic pain. Fertil Steril 1991; 55: 759– 765. 2 Mahmood TA, Templeton A. 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