Umbilical endometriosis after unprotected removal of uterine pieces through the umbilicus

Philippe R. Koninckx, P R Koninckx, G Donders, Gilbert Donders, H Vandecruys
The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists · 2000 · vol. 7(2) , pp. 227–232 · doi:10.1016/s1074-3804(00)80045-6 · PMID:10806267 · W2053673835
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This case report describes an instance of umbilical endometriosis developing after the surgical removal of uterine fragments through the umbilicus.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Hysterectomy Laparoscopy Umbilicus Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Hysterectomy Laparoscopy Menstruation Middle Aged Retrospective Studies

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