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Ureteric diameter was \u2265\u20096\u2009mm in all cases of ureteral dilatation, with a median diameter of 6.9\u2009mm (range, 6\u201318\u2009mm). Both ureters were identified on TVS in all 200 patients with DIE.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Our study confirms a relatively high incidence of ureteral involvement in patients with DIE. TVS appears to be a reliable tool for the diagnosis of ureteral involvement and, additionally, it allows the detection of both the level and degree of obstruction. Our findings confirm that TVS examination is an accurate non\u2010invasive diagnostic tool for the detection of ureteral involvement by endometriosis. Copyright \u00a9 2017 ISUOG. 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