Laparoscopy in the diagnosis of gynecologic chronic pelvic pain

P Vercellini, L Fedele, P Molteni, L Arcaini, S Bianchi, G B Candiani
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics · 1990 · doi:10.1016/0020-7292(90)90355-o · PMID:1972119
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Laparoscopy identified abnormalities in 62.7% of 126 women with undiagnosed chronic pelvic pain, including endometriosis in 32.5%, indicating its utility for persistent symptoms.

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Abstract

Laparoscopy was performed on 126 women with undiagnosed chronic pelvic pain. Abnormalities were demonstrated in 62.7% of the cases. Endometriosis was present in 32.5% of the women. Laparoscopy is useful in the differential diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain and is indicated when symptoms persist for over 6 months.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Laparoscopy Pain Pelvis Adolescent Adult Chronic Disease Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Middle Aged Pain Pain Pain Postoperative Complications Retrospective Studies Tissue Adhesions Tissue Adhesions

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