Abdominal wall reconstruction for a large caesarean scar endometrioma.

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This case report details the surgical management of a large endometrioma originating from a cesarean scar, discussing the technique and outcomes of abdominal wall reconstruction.

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Abstract

Endometrioma formation is an uncommon complication of caesarean sections. Frequently the diagnosis is delayed, due to a failure to include it in the differential diagnosis for an abdominal wall mass. The case of a thirty-six year-old female, presenting with the classical triad of a mass and cyclical pain arising in a caesarean section scar, is reported. Wide excision was performed via a transverse lower abdominal ellipse, similar to that used for abdominoplasty. The involved rectus muscle was excised and the abdominal wall was reconstructed using polypropylene mesh. An abdominoplasty-like approach affords clear margins for large caesarean section scar endometriomas thus reducing the recurrence risk. Abdominal wall reconstruction may be required for extensive lesions.

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endometriosisendometrioma

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Abdominal Wall Cesarean Section Cicatrix Cicatrix Endometriosis Endometriosis Adult Cesarean Section Cicatrix Cicatrix Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans

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