Gillian Tierney

ORCID: 0000-0001-8222-0258 · 2 papers in corpus

article 2009

Endometriosis presenting as an acute groin swelling: a case report

Cases journal ·doi:10.4076/1757-1626-2-6438

INTRODUCTION: Many conditions present as groin swellings, in both the elective and emergency setting. The management of these conditions varies widely, thus a prompt and accurate diagnosis is important. CASE PRESENTATION: A 27 year old fema…

article 2008

Large bowel obstruction and perforation secondary to endometriosis complicated by a ventriculoperitoneal shunt

Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland ·doi:10.1111/j.1463-1318.2008.01505.x

A 36-year-old lady, with a past medical history of hydrocephalus requiring a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt, was admitted with symptoms and signs of large bowel obstruction. Her condition worsened and she underwent laparotomy, where she ha…