Endometriosis of the bowel.

J C WEED, John C. Weed, Weed Jc, J E Ray, John E. Ray, Ray JE
Obstetrics and gynecology · 1987 · vol. 69(5) , pp. 727–30 · PMID:3574800 · W2398065188
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This study reviewed 163 cases of bowel endometriosis, detailing surgical management by gynecologic and colorectal surgeons, outlining complication rates, and concluding that intestinal implant resection is a safe procedure.

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Abstract

One hundred sixty-three cases of endometriosis of the bowel (5.4% of 3037 laparotomies for endometriosis at the Ochsner Foundation Hospital) were reviewed to assess the management of this complication. Colon and rectal surgeons performed bowel resections of the colon in 30 cases and resections of the ileum and/or cecum in 11 cases. Gynecologic surgeons resected bowel implants, often multiple, in 153 patients, and also performed other necessary surgery, either ablative (with removal of uterus, tubes, and one or both ovaries; 58.8%) or conservative (with preservation of reproductive potential; 41.2%). The bowel mucosa was opened in 15% of implant resections. Complications included transient pulmonary febrile responses in 43%, two pelvic infections, and one hematoma. Ileus was not a problem, and there were no deaths. Resection of intestinal implants appears to be a safe procedure.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Intestinal Neoplasms Intestine, Large Intestine, Large Intestine, Large Adolescent Adult Biopsy Combined Modality Therapy Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Intestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Neoplasms Middle Aged Reoperation

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