Bowel obstruction due to endometriosis in the rectovaginal septum.

N Takai, Noriyuki Takai, Takai N, T. Ueda, Ueda T, Tsutomu Ueda, Nishida M, M. Nishida, Nasu K, K Nasu, Kaei Nasu, H Narahara, Narahara H
Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology · 2008 · vol. 35(4) , pp. 295–6 · PMID:19205449 · W193508050
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This case report describes bowel obstruction caused by rectovaginal septum endometriosis in a 22-year-old woman, emphasizing hormonal therapy's role in symptom relief and surgical planning.

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Abstract

It is very rare that endometriotic lesions in the rectovaginal septum cause ileus. We report a case of bowel obstruction due to endometriotic lesions in the rectovaginal septum in a 22-year-old woman whose barium enema presented with apple-core-like findings. Diagnostic and treatment modalities were discussed. Preoperative and postoperative gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog and aromatase inhibitor therapy promote relief of clinical symptoms, a reduction of tumor volume and a better approach to radical surgery.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Ileus Rectal Diseases Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Ileus Ileus Radiography Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Young Adult

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