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ORCID: 0000-0003-2007-2311 · 1 paper in corpus

case-report 2018

Intestinal obstruction caused by endometriosis: Endoscopic stenting and expedited laparoscopic resection avoiding stoma. A case report and review of the literature

International journal of surgery case reports ·doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.02.012

INTRODUCTION: Endometriosis is the growth of endometrium outside the uterine cavity. In 5-15% of cases the disease can affect the colon and small bowel, causing complete obstruction and requiring resection in about 1% of cases. CASE SUMMAR…