[Endometriosis of the ileum and colon complicated by intestinal obstruction. Report of two cases].

Croce P, P Croce, O De Giorgi, Olga De Giorgi, De Giorgi O, Votta P, Paul J. Votta, P Votta, Zangrandi A, A Zangrandi, Antonello Zangrandi, Semeraro G, Gennaro Carmine Semeraro, G Semeraro
Minerva ginecologica · 1999 · vol. 51(5) , pp. 189–92 · PMID:10431528 · W2411068891
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This paper reports two cases of ileal and colic intestinal obstruction caused by endometriosis, concluding that pre- and intraoperative diagnosis is often impossible and requires histological analysis for confirmation, with surgery achieving full remission.

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The authors report two cases of intestinal occlusion, one ileal and the other colic, caused by endometriosis. Both patients underwent surgery. Following a review of data in the literature regarding the frequency, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management, the authors conclude that pre- and intraoperative diagnosis is often impossible in these cases and must be postponed to histological analysis. Full remission was achieved after surgery.

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Colonic Diseases Endometriosis Ileal Diseases Intestinal Obstruction Adult Colonic Diseases Colonic Diseases Endometriosis Female Humans Ileal Diseases Ileal Diseases Intestinal Obstruction Intestinal Obstruction Middle Aged Treatment Outcome

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