Histopathologic features of endometriotic rectal nodules and the implications for management by rectal nodule excision

Roman H, Horace Roman, Ioana Opris, I. Opris, Opris I, Benoit Resch, Resch B, B. Resch, Tuech JJ, Jean Jacques Tuech, Jean‐Jacques Tuech, Jean‐Christophe Sabourin, Sabourin JC, Jean-Christophe Sabourin, Marpeau L, Loı̈c Marpeau, Loïc Marpeau
Fertility and sterility · 2009 · vol. 92(4) , pp. 1250–1252 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.03.073 · PMID:19409552 · W2074713706
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This paper examines the histopathologic features of endometriotic rectal nodules to inform surgical management strategies focused on nodule excision.

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Using data from 27 women with deep rectal endometriosis, managed by segmental resection, we observed that in 89% of cases active glandular endometrial foci were responsible for a deeper infiltration of rectal layers than that of fibrosis and smooth fibers by 5 mm on average. These data might be useful for surgeons performing rectal nodule excision, suggesting the benefits of administrating postoperative medical treatment to reduce the risk of rectal recurrences caused by remaining active endometriotic foci.

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endometriosis

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Digestive System Surgical Procedures Endometriosis Endometriosis Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Adult Digestive System Surgical Procedures Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Middle Aged Pain Pain Rectal Diseases Rectal Diseases Recurrence Retrospective Studies Young Adult

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