Gynae | The central citadel: Venture through the endometrium
Tracks
Arena 1B | Philips
Gynaecology
In-Person Only
| Friday, May 29, 2026 |
| 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM |
| Arena 1B | Philips |
Overview
Dr Sandhya Maranna
Speaker
Dr Sandhya Maranna
Senior Lecturer
Adelaide University
The central citadel: Venture through the endometrium
12:30 PM - 1:20 PMPresentation Synopsis / Abstract
This live scanning session invites participants to venture through the endometrium, highlighting the central role of ultrasound in comprehensive endometrial assessment. Using a systematic, stepwise approach, the session will demonstrate endometrial evaluation across transabdominal (TA) and transvaginal (TVS) techniques, integrating 2D and 3D imaging in B-mode and colour Doppler.
Beginning with TA scanning to establish pelvic overview and uterine orientation, the session will progress to detailed TVS assessment of endometrial thickness, morphology, and echotexture. Real-time demonstrations will show how 3D volume acquisition and multiplanar reconstruction enhance visualisation of the endometrial cavity and junctional zone, aiding detection of focal lesions and structural abnormalities. Colour Doppler will be used to assess vascular patterns, supporting differentiation between benign and suspicious endometrial pathology.
Clinical applications will include evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, and postmenopausal endometrium. This session aims to equip participants with practical scanning strategies and interpretative confidence to optimise endometrial assessment in everyday clinical practice.
Beginning with TA scanning to establish pelvic overview and uterine orientation, the session will progress to detailed TVS assessment of endometrial thickness, morphology, and echotexture. Real-time demonstrations will show how 3D volume acquisition and multiplanar reconstruction enhance visualisation of the endometrial cavity and junctional zone, aiding detection of focal lesions and structural abnormalities. Colour Doppler will be used to assess vascular patterns, supporting differentiation between benign and suspicious endometrial pathology.
Clinical applications will include evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding, infertility, and postmenopausal endometrium. This session aims to equip participants with practical scanning strategies and interpretative confidence to optimise endometrial assessment in everyday clinical practice.
Biography
Dr Sandhya Maranna |
Adelaide University & SAMI, SA Health.
Dr Sandhya (Sandy) Maranna is a senior lecturer at the Adelaide University and a senior specialist sonographer at SAMI, SA Health. Her academic background is in medicine and radiology, and she has over 20 years’ experience in sonography related to women’s health. Sandy’s expertise in sonography and online education has established her as a leader in the field. She is a Fellow of the ASA and is a regular presenter at national conferences. Sandy has previously served as the ASA SA branch chair and as a board-elected SPAC member where she has contributed to several policies and guidelines. In 2025, Sandy represented the ASA in the Allied Health Professionals Australia’s work on the national digital health strategy. She has received several national and international teaching awards towards supporting student learning. She and two of her colleagues from SA Health will present together as a team.
