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Associations of VEGF and CA125 with disease stage and pain among women with endometriosis: A cross-sectional study in Indonesia.

Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity, affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) …

Endometriosis as a Systemic and Complex Disease: Toward Phenotype-Based Classification and Personalized Therapy.

Endometriosis is traditionally conceptualized as a pelvic lesion-centered disease; however, mounting evidence indicates it is a chronic, systemic, and multifactorial inflammatory disorder. This review examines the molecular dialog between ectopic …

"I don't feel like me anymore": A large-scale qualitative study exploring body image disruption in endometriosis and adenomyosis.

This study explored the lived experiences of body image among individuals with a diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of endometriosis and/or adenomyosis. Using an online qualitative survey (n = 287) and …

Advanced surgical techniques in minimally invasive surgery: multidisciplinary approach for silent obstructive uropathy in deep endometriosis.

Rare causes of acute abdomen in a paediatric surgery department: a 5-years review.

Acute abdomen is a common indication to surgery in paediatric emergency departments. Appendicitis is the most frequent diagnosis, followed by bowel obstruction and female genital conditions. Some rare aetiologies may …

The biology and clinical aspects of female infertility.

Female infertility is a multifactorial condition with complex biological and clinical underpinnings. Biologically, female-related infertility may stem from disruptions in the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis, impaired folliculogenesis, oocyte maturation defects, uterine …

Evaluating serum cyclooxygenase-2 and vascular endothelial growth factor as biomarkers for endometriosis severity in reproductive-age women.

Endometriosis affects approximately 10-15% of reproductive-age women and up to 70% of those with chronic pelvic pain, with diagnosis typically relying on invasive laparoscopy with histopathological confirmation. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and …

Experiences of women with endometriosis & their partners in India: Findings from a qualitative study.

Background & objectives Endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition, affects approximately 10 per cent of reproductive-age women in India. This study aimed to explore the experiences of women with endometriosis and …

Global RNA expression analysis of patient samples identified potential diagnostic biomarkers specific for peritoneal, ovarian and deep endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a chronic and debilitating gynecological disorder affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide (190 million), often leading to chronic pain, infertility, and considerable economic burden. Despite …

Postoperative intestinal obstruction caused by staple-related internal hernia after laparoscopic appendectomy: a case report.

Postoperative intestinal obstruction is most commonly associated with adhesions but may also arise from unusual causes such as surgical staples adhering to adjacent structures. Although the use of endoscopic staplers …