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Intestinal endometriosis amongst other extra-pelvic endometriosis foci presenting as acute/subacute bowel obstruction in women of reproductive age: a retrospective case series study.

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and clinicopathological correlates of intestinal endometriosis, amongst other extra-pelvic endometriosis foci, presenting as bowel obstruction in general surgery practice.

Published: Jan. 7, 2025, midnight
CAR/CSAR Practice Statement on Pelvic MRI for Endometriosis.

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Endometriosis Working Group was tasked with providing guidance and benchmarks to ensure the quality of technique and interpretation for advanced imaging modalities associated with …

Published: Jan. 7, 2025, midnight
A rare case of extrapelvic endometriosis in the right sciatic notch.

Endometriosis is described as the proliferation of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus. This most frequently occurs within the pelvis and is a common cause of chronic pelvic pain in …

Published: Dec. 31, 2024, midnight
Management of endometriosis: a call to multidisciplinary approach.

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like glands and stroma outside of the uterus. There are three types of endometriotic lesions: superficial or peritoneal endometriosis, ovarian endometrioma, and deep …

Published: Dec. 10, 2024, midnight
Outcomes and Trends of Open Thoracotomy and Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Surgical Management of Catamenial Pneumothorax: A 10-Year Retrospective Cohort Study of a Thai Population.

Background Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is characterized by pneumothorax associated with menstrual cycles and thoracic endometriosis. This study aimed to review the outcomes and trends for surgical treatment of CP in …

Published: Nov. 20, 2024, midnight
Surgical Treatment of a Rare Case of Extrapelvic Endometriosis in the Rectus Abdominis Muscles With Negative Imaging Findings: A Case Report and Mini Literature Review.

Abdominal wall endometriosis is an uncommon clinical entity. The localization of the disease in the muscles of the abdominal wall is considered extremely rare. Our patient with two cesarean sections …

Published: Nov. 18, 2024, midnight
A bird-eye view of diaphragmatic endometriosis: current practices and future perspectives.

Diaphragmatic endometriosis is one of the most common localization of extra-pelvic endometriosis and may cause debilitating symptoms such as cyclic shoulder pain, right upper abdominal pain, and right-sided chest pain. …

Published: Nov. 15, 2024, midnight
Refining MRI Protocols for Endometriosis: A Comparative Study of Abbreviated and Full MRI Sequences.

Endometriosis is a significant cause of chronic abdominal pain and infertility in females, often overlooked due to its resemblance to other abdominopelvic pathologies. This study aims to compare the diagnostic …

Published: Nov. 12, 2024, midnight
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Endometriosis: Diagnosis and Clinical Characteristics.

Background/Objectives: Endometriosis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) share some epidemiological, clinical and pathogenetic features. A differential diagnosis between pelvic endometriosis and IBD may be challenging, even for expert clinicians. In …

Published: Nov. 4, 2024, midnight
Feasibility of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for Abdominal Wall Endometriosis: A Prospective Pilot Study.

To assess the feasibility of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (PRFA) of anterior abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) lesions and to describe its efficacy on clinical symptoms and on the volume of the …

Published: Oct. 25, 2024, midnight
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