Diagnosis and management of endometriosis of the colon and rectum

B Graham, BRUCE D. GRAHAM, Graham B, Mazier WP, Patrick W. Mazier, W P Mazier
Diseases of the colon and rectum · 1988 · vol. 31(12) , pp. 952–956 · doi:10.1007/bf02554893 · PMID:3215101 · W2046010108
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This review of 32 patients found that colon and rectal endometriosis often presents with large-bowel symptoms, and surgical resection is recommended for symptomatic cases or when malignancy is suspected.

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Abstract

Colon and rectal endometriosis is a relatively rare entity that may have a wide array of clinical symptomatology and radiographic findings. Thirty-two patients with a diagnosis of colon or rectal endometriosis were seen and treated at the Ferguson Clinic between 1960 and 1986. Diagnostic, pathologic, and therapeutic findings were reviewed. All patients, except one, had large-bowel symptoms. Ten patients had previous histories of pelvic endometriosis. When endometriosis of the colon causes significant symptoms or a neoplasm cannot be ruled out, partial colectomy is recommended. If pelvic endometriosis is extensive, removal of the endometriomas and reproductive organs should be entertained concurrent with bowel resection. Hormonal manipulation may be attempted in certain select patients, with very close follow-up.

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endometriosis

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Colonic Neoplasms Colonic Neoplasms Colonic Neoplasms Colonic Neoplasms Colonic Neoplasms Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Rectal Neoplasms Rectal Neoplasms Rectal Neoplasms Rectal Neoplasms Rectal Neoplasms Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal Danazol Danazol

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