Removal of a Non-Communicating Horn May Not Affect Persistence or Recurrence of Endometriosis: A Case Report

Elizabeth L Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor, Taylor EL, McComb PF, Peter F. McComb
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal d'obstetrique et gynecologie du Canada : JOGC · 2007 · vol. 29(3) , pp. 247–249 · doi:10.1016/s1701-2163(16)32419-7 · PMID:17346495 · W2105740634
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This case report describes a patient where the removal of a non-communicating horn did not impact the persistence or recurrence of endometriosis.

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BackgroundRetrograde menstruation is thought to initiate and potentiate endometriosis in women with non-communicating uterine anomalies. The effect of removing a non-communicating uterine horn on the persistence or recurrence of endometriosis is unknown.CaseA 29-year-old woman with a non-communicating uterine horn and endometriosis underwent surgical removal of the non-communicating horn with cautery of the endometriosis. A laparoscopy done two years later showed endometriosis similar in stage to that found at the initial procedure.ConclusionRemoval of a non-communicating uterine horn in a woman with endometriosis did not reduce the risk of persistence or recurrence of the disease.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Endometriosis Uterus Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Humans Laparoscopy Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Uterus Uterus

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