Complex Endometrial Wave-patterns in IVF
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Objective: To reanalyze ultrasound images from IVF cycles with the aim of developing a refined endometrial wave classification system, which will allow description as well of the more complex endometrial wave patterns.
Design: Descriptive study.
Setting: University hospital-based fertility clinic.
Patient(s): Twenty-four patients undergoing IVF.
Intervention(s): Ultrasound examination was performed on the day of hCG administration.
Main Outcome Measure(s): Endometrial wave type and intraobserver and interobserver agreement.
Result(s): Two new wave types were added to the endometrial wave types that were described in the existing wave classification system: recoiling CF waves and a standing wave. Furthermore, an alternation between CF waves and FC waves in the same fragment was described. Calculation of interobserver and intraobserver agreement resulted in a kappa value reflecting strong agreement.
Conclusion(s): The refined endometrial wave classification system makes it possible to describe the more complex wave types that can be detected in IVF cycles on the day of hCG administration.
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