Singh SS

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue in aberrant locations outside the uterus. Neoangiogenesis or establishment of new blood supply is one of the fundamental requirements of endo…

Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent, chronic, proinflammatory disease prevalent in 10% of women of reproductive age worldwide. Characterized by the growth of endometrium-like tissue in aberrant locations outside of the uterus, it is resp…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to evaluate the sensitivity of routine trans vaginal ultrasound (TVUS) compared to expert-guided transvaginal ultrasound (ETVUS) for the diagnosis of endometriosis. METHODS: A retrospective chart r…

A 38-year-old woman was found to have a deep 3.3-cm endometriotic nodule of the bladder, confirmed by cystoscopic resection and imaging. Ultrasound also confirmed a 2.6-cm vaginal fornix implant with similar appearance to the bladder mass. …

OBJECTIVE: The minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approach to hysterectomy (vaginal or laparoscopic), when compared with laparotomy, results in shorter length of stay, fewer minor and major complications, and quicker return to normal activit…

OBJECTIVE: To review the indications for, and the associated pathology and complications of, appendectomy performed during gynaecologic surgery in a tertiary academic health sciences centre. METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of …

OBJECTIVE: To improve the understanding of endometriosis and to provide evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. OUTCOMES: OUTCOMES evaluated include the impact of the medical and surgical management of …

BACKGROUND: Spontaneous hemoperitoneum in pregnancy or the postpartum period is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication. CASE: A 29-year-old woman presented with severe abdominal pain, decreased consciousness, and a reduc…