Introduction: Endometriosis, defined as the growth of endometrial tissue outside \nthe uterine cavity is a common gynaecological disorder affecting 10-15% \nof women in their reproductive years. It is a major clinical problem causing in- \n…
OBJECTIVE: To compare the angiogenic activities of endothelial cells in the eutopic endometrium of women with and without endometriosis. DESIGN: Vessels with active angiogenesis were identified using the monoclonal antibody to endoglin. S…
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the technical feasibility and the clinical effectiveness of sclerotherapy for the treatment of peritoneal inclusion cysts (PICs). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between June 1996 and February 2001, eight PICs in seven female…
OBJECTIVE: To compare levels of insulin-like growth factor (IGF) components in the peritoneal fluid of patients with and without endometriosis. DESIGN: Patients with endometriosis were compared with control patients. SETTING: Seoul Nation…