Endometriosis is a risk factor for spontaneous hemoperitoneum during pregnancy

Brosens IA, Ivo A Brosens, Fusi L, Luca Fusi, Brosens JJ, Jan J. Brosens
Fertility and sterility · 2009 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2009.03.091 · PMID:19439293
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This paper investigates the role of pelvic endometriosis in the pathogenesis of spontaneous hemoperitoneum during pregnancy, a rare cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity.

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Abstract

Spontaneous hemoperitoneum in pregnancy (SHiP) is a rare but dramatic cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Emerging evidence suggests that pelvic endometriosis may play an important role in the pathogenesis of SHiP.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Hemoperitoneum Peritoneal Diseases Pregnancy Complications Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Hemoperitoneum Hemoperitoneum Humans Peritoneal Diseases Peritoneal Diseases Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Complications Risk Factors

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