Pillai S

Despite endometriosis being a relatively common chronic gynecological condition in women of childbearing age, small bowel endometriosis is rare. Presentations can vary from completely asymptomatic to reported symptoms of abdominal pain, blo…

Catamenial hemothorax is a rare manifestation of thoracic endometriosis syndrome. It is commonly seen associated with pelvic endometriosis in nulliparous reproductive-age women. Most cases are minor and self-limiting. We present a case of a…

Thoracic splenosis is a rare heterotopic autotransplantation of the spleen into the thorax that occurs after trauma or surgery involving the spleen. It is most commonly found incidentally on imaging in the left hemithorax. To the best of ou…

Objectives: This study aimed to determine causes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality at Nizwa Hospital, Nizwa, Oman, in order to improve the quality of healthcare. Methods: A prospective self-audit was conducted by the Maternal…

Since its introduction in 1948, spending on the UK National Health Service (NHS), as a share of national income, has more than doubled, rising by an average of 4% a year in real terms. This period of rapid growth has now ended, but funding …

PROBLEM: Women with endometriosis have antibodies to endometrial transferrin and alpha 2-HS glycoprotein in their serum and peritoneal fluid. The objective of this study was to determine whether antibodies to transferrin and alpha 2-HS glyc…

PROBLEM: Identifying the endometrial antigens inciting autoimmunity is important in setting up an antibody assay for a non-invasive diagnosis and clinical monitoring of endometriosis. METHODS: Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis of endometr…