Abdominal wall reconstruction for a large caesarean scar endometrioma

A M Collins, Collins AM, Power KT, K T Power, KT Power, B. Gaughan, Gaughan B, A D Hill, Hill AD, AD Hill, B Kneafsey, Kneafsey B, Brian Kneafsey
The surgeon : journal of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland · 2009 · vol. 7(4) , pp. 252–253 · doi:10.1016/s1479-666x(09)80096-6 · PMID:19736896 · W2425790532
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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 Abdominal Wall Cesarean Section Cicatrix Cicatrix Endometriosis Endometriosis Adult Adult Cesarean Section Cesarean Section Cicatrix Cicatrix Cicatrix Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans

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