Endometriosis intestinal. Estado actual

Alberto Bianchi, Bianchi A, Laura Pulido, Francisco Espín Álvarez, Francisco Espín, Luis Antonio Hidalgo, Hidalgo LA, Luis Hidalgo, Heredia A, Adolfo Heredia, M. Jose Fantova, Fantova MJ, M José Fantova, Muns R, Ramón Muns, Suñol J, Javier Suñol
Cirugia espanola · 2007 · vol. 81(4) , pp. 170–176 · doi:10.1016/s0009-739x(07)71296-4 · PMID:17403352 · W2047833728
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This paper reviews the current understanding of intestinal endometriosis, a condition where endometrial tissue grows on the intestines.

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Abstract

Endometriosis affects a wide spectrum of premenopausal women. Intestinal involvement, affecting mainly the large bowel and sometimes the small bowel, is much less frequent. Diagnosis is relatively straightforward in women with long standing pelvic endometriosis but is difficult in acute intestinal obstruction, since a diagnosis of endometriosis is not often considered in this entity. We performed an exhaustive review of the medical literature, including the option of medical treatment, which is rarely effective in intestinal endometriosis. In most patients with intestinal symptoms, the disease is so severe that surgical treatment is required. Recent studies indicate that the most effective approach is laparoscopic. We analyze the most important classical and recent series of patients and discuss treatment results.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Intestinal Diseases Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases

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