The etiology of endometriosis is likely multifactorial with both heritable and non-heritable factors interacting in complex ways. Impaired intestinal permeability may be associated with endometriosis. The objective of this project was to de…
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Postmenopausal endometriosis is a gynecologic disease, affecting 2-5% of postmenopausal woman. Current literature assessing the prevalence, pathogenesis, and treatment of this uncommon condition is limited, stressing the …
INTRODUCTION: Our aim was to evaluate the relevance of performing concomitant appendectomy for patients undergoing laparoscopic surgical treatment of endometriosis by assessment of appendiceal pathology. METHODS: Laparoscopic appendectomy w…
Background Malignant transformation of endometriosis may occur years following hysterectomy and oophorectomy. It may present with a pelvic mass, pain or vaginal bleeding. Risk factors have been poorly defined, but may include exogenous or e…