Endometriosis for the Colorectal Surgeon

Katrina Slaughter, K.N. Slaughter, Rajiv B Gala
Clinics in colon and rectal surgery · 2010 · vol. 23(02) , pp. 072–079 · doi:10.1055/s-0030-1254293 · PMID:21629624 · PMC2967326 · W2020598164
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Abstract

Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Although the exact pathophysiology is unclear, endometriosis is a well-known cause of pelvic pain and infertility in reproductive-aged women. Endometriosis can have extrapelvic manifestations relevant for colorectal surgeons to appreciate, such as cyclic constipation, diarrhea, hematochezia, and dyschezia. The treatment of endometriosis involves a combination of medical and surgical interventions where close collaboration between the gynecologist and colorectal surgeon can help achieve prolonged periods of symptom remission.

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