[Trans-vaginal sonography in gynecological practice]

Some 1,077 transvaginal ultrasonic studies performed in the gynecologist's office are reported. The US technique employed was particularly useful, since, in combination with the pelvic examination, it permitted rapid and accurate diagnosis. Patient acceptance was very high. Both in the gynecological and obstetric examinations, pathological findings were established in about 30% of the cases. In the diagnostic evaluation of both pre- and post-menopausal endometrium, and of the uterine cervix in advanced pregnancies, transvaginal ultrasonography opens up new diagnostic possibilities that can lead to a selective indication for D & C and cerclage.