6. Time elapsed from initial presentation to diagnostic laparoscopy: factors affecting diagnostic delay in adolescents with biopsy-confirmed endometriosis
Li H, Cho Y, Taylor H, Vash-Margita A. 6. Time elapsed from initial presentation to diagnostic laparoscopy: factors affecting diagnostic delay in adolescents with biopsy-confirmed endometriosis. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2021, 34: 241-242. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpag.2021.02.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBiopsy-proven endometriosisShorter diagnostic delayAdnexal massesDiagnostic delayMedian delayDiagnostic laparoscopyInitial presentationInitial imagingOB/GYN providersTertiary hospital systemChronic pelvic painMultiple regression analysisRegression analysisInstitutional review boardPelvic painSubspecialty referralConclusions PatientsYounger patientsMajor surgeryBackground EndometriosisMedian timeRetrospective reviewED visitationOutpatient settingDefinitive diagnosis