[Pull through operation for endometriosis of the recto-sigmoid].

Eufinger H, H. Eufinger, Anemüller K, K Anemüller
Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 1975 · vol. 35(1) , pp. 40–3 · PMID:1126615 · W55115619
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This case report describes a pull-through operation to resect recto-sigmoid endometriosis causing intestinal stenosis, preserving the anal sphincter, with the patient remaining well six years post-surgery.

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Abstract

Case report on endometriosis of the recto-sigmoid which caused intestinal stenosis. Concomitant endometriosis of the right ovary was removed by a right salpingo-oophorectomy. The recto-sigmoid endometriosis was resected and intestinal continuity established by the pull through method of Hollenbach preserving the anal sphincter. The patient was well 6 years following the operation.

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endometriosis

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Colonic Neoplasms Endometriosis Adult Colonic Neoplasms Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Methods Radiography Rectal Neoplasms Rectal Neoplasms Rectal Neoplasms Sigmoid Neoplasms Sigmoid Neoplasms Sigmoid Neoplasms Sigmoid Neoplasms

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