Emergency surgery for appendectomy and incidental diagnosis of superficial peritoneal endometriosis in fertile age women

Francesco Coratti, Coratti F, Silvia Vannuccini, Caterina Foppa, Staderini F, Fabio Staderini, Coratti A, Andrea Coratti, Fabio Cianchi, Felice Petraglia, Petraglia F
Reproductive BioMedicine Online · 2020 · vol. 41(4) , pp. 729–733 · doi:10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.06.008 · PMID:32807657 · W3036452406
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This paper reports on the incidental diagnosis of superficial peritoneal endometriosis during emergency appendectomies performed on women of fertile age.

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Research questionThis study aimed to evaluate the presence of superficial peritoneal endometriosis (SUP) in women referred to emergency surgery for right iliac fossa (RIF) pain and undergoing an appendectomy, considering which factors may be useful to suspect and identify endometriosis.DesignAn observational case-control study was conducted on a group (n = 149) of fertile age women. After surgery, Group A was selected upon the diagnosis of endometriosis (n = 34); Group B (n = 115) represented the controls. Demographics, comorbidities and clinical findings were registered and analysed.ResultsAppendicitis of various grades of severity was diagnosed in all patients, but SUP was also identified in 23%, of which 14.7% also presented with endometriosis of the appendix. Women in Group A reported chronic pelvic pain, dysmenorrhoea, dyspareunia and oral contraceptive use more frequently. At multivariate analysis, factors associated with endometriosis were: age <40 years, autoimmune disorders, multiple allergies, abdominal chronic pain, associated gynaecological pain symptoms, Alvarado score ≤6, and inconclusive ultrasound findings.ConclusionsThe incidental finding of SUP in fertile age women presenting with an acute RIF pain and undergoing emergency surgery is a relevant observation. Clinical history and symptoms should guide surgeons in performing a correct diagnosis and in referring the patient to the gynaecology specialist.

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endometriosis

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Appendectomy Appendicitis Endometriosis Peritoneal Diseases Adolescent Adult Appendicitis Endometriosis Female Humans Incidental Findings Peritoneal Diseases Young Adult

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