Endometriosis in an episiotomy scar: review of the literature and report of case

A C Wittich, Arthur C. Wittich, Wittich AC
The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association · 1982 · vol. 82(1) , pp. 22–3 · PMID:7174384 · W273950686
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This paper reviews the literature and reports a case of endometriosis occurring within an episiotomy scar, a rare but documented phenomenon.

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endometriosis

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Cicatrix Cicatrix Endometriosis Episiotomy Perineum Perineum Adult Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Episiotomy Episiotomy Female Female Humans Humans Middle Aged Middle Aged

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