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Anesthetic Management of a Patient With Bernard-Soulier Syndrome and Catamenial Hemothorax for Thoracotomy: A Case Report.

Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of the platelet surface glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex, leading to defective platelet adhesion and increased bleeding risk. Catamenial hemothorax, …

Robotic-assisted transumbilical single-site and transvaginal NOTES resection of abdominal wall cesarean scar endometriosis: Two case reports.

Impact of Minimally Invasive Surgery on Quality of Life and Infertility in Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis.

Background: Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease affecting up to 10% of women of reproductive age. It substantially impacts quality of life (QoL) through pelvic pain, infertility, and psychological …

Two Cases of Mesonephric-Like Adenocarcinoma Arising From Ovary and Peritoneal and Literature Review.

Reports of Mesonephric-like adenocarcinoma (MLA) arising from other than the ovary and uterus are exceedingly rare. This report details two cases of MLA in patients with a history of endometriosis. …

Efficacy of Organic Selenium Supplementation on Endometrioma Regression and Pain in Women With Endometriosis: A Triple-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Endometriosis is a non-malignant, estrogen-dependent chronic inflammatory disorder that affects 10-15% of women during their reproductive years. Emerging evidence highlights the undeniable role of oxidative stress in the etiopathogenesis of …

Symptom tracking for endometriosis: a systematic review protocol for mobile applications focused on content, inclusivity and features.

Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition affecting 2%-10% of women worldwide, often leading to severe pain, organ dysfunction and infertility. Despite its prevalence, diagnosis is frequently delayed, and treatment options …

The Diagnostic Performance of Transvaginal Ultrasound for Posterior Compartment Endometriosis Compared to Laparoscopic and Histopathological Findings: A Systematic Review.

Background: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) frequently affects the posterior pelvic compartment, where accurate non-invasive imaging is essential for diagnosis and surgical planning. Aim: This systematic review evaluates the diagnostic performance …

Minimal clinically important changes of patient-reported outcome measures for acute post-surgical pain.

Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are essential instruments for assessing post-surgical pain-related outcomes from the patient's perspective. The concept of minimal clinically important difference (MCID) aims to identify the smallest change …

Giant spontaneous epidermal cyst of the labia minora: a rare case report and literature review.

Epidermal cysts are benign subcutaneous masses resulting from the implantation of epithelial cells, following trauma or surgery. Giant spontaneous epidermal cysts of the labia minora are rare. To date, only …

Case Report: A patient with lynch syndrome with vaginal endometriosis-associated malignancy and synchronous colonic tubulovillous adenoma.

Endometriosis is a common gynecological condition. However, endometriosis-associated malignancies occur in up to 1% of women with endometriosis. Most cases of endometriosis-associated malignancy occur in the ovary, whereas 20% of …