Ep 10: How this expert detects endo on ultrasound. Making the invisible visible with Ali Deslandes.

If you’ve been told your ultrasound was normal but your pain isn’t, this episode is for you.Join us on Endo Untangled as Dr Alecia Macrow and Cherie Noble sit down with Alison Deslandes – clinical academic sonographer, endometriosis researcher and founder of Astute Ultrasound Education – to explore how advanced imaging is reshaping the diagnostic landscape for people living with endometriosis and pelvic pain.In this episode you’ll hear:​Why a “normal” scan doesn’t always mean everything’s fine – and what to ask if the standard ultrasound isn’t giving you answers​How specialised transvaginal ultrasound protocols and the “sliding sign” technique help detect deep-disease and posterior pouch involvement that many imaging pathways miss. ​Who the hell is Douglas and why is he in my pelvis? and other anatomy including where to find the uterosacal ligaments and where exactly is the peritoneum in the pelvis.​The real-world impact of Australia’s new Medicare rebate for endometriosis imaging, and why access still hinges on finding ultrasound services with the right training and expertise. ​The emerging role of artificial intelligence in sonographer training – and what that could mean for future scans, reporting and surgical planning. Alison DeslandesWhether you’re a healthcare practitioner committed to improving care, a patient seeking better diagnostic clarity, or a partner navigating the care journey together – this episode offers practical insight, nuance and hope. Tune in, open your mind and equip yourself with the language and questions to get the ultrasound conversations you deserve.