In endometriosis-related pneumothorax surgery, presence of endometriotic nodules increases postoperative air leaks and long-term relapse

Justin Issard, Clémence Vaudelin, Diane Imberton, Anna Vayssette, Marielle Leroux, Mihaëla Giol, Mihaela Giol, Thérèsa Khalife, Theresa Khalife, Juliette Camuset, Denis Debrosse, Jalal Assouad, Harry Etienne
European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology · 2024 · vol. 296 , pp. 1–5 · doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.02.030 · PMID:38387250 · W4391925700
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This study found that in endometriosis-related pneumothorax surgery, the presence of endometriotic nodules was associated with increased postoperative air leaks and a higher rate of long-term relapse.

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Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) represent between 20 and 35 % of premenopausal pneumothorax and is related to endometriosis in 50 % of cases [1,2]. Endometriosis-related non-catamenial pneumothorax (ER non-CP) represent between 6 and 10 % of pneumothorax among women of child bearing age [2–6]. Macroscopic and pathological lesions, described in both CP and ER non-CP, include diaphragmatic defect and pleural nodules [7–10]. These macroscopic lesions impact surgical management. During follow-up, CP and ER non-CP are associated with higher rate of postoperative recurrence and prolonged air leaks compared to idiopathic pneumothorax [11].

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis

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