Endometriosis causing acute small bowel obstruction: report of a case and review of the literature

A E Seyfer, Seyfer AE, Mologne LA, L A Mologne, Morris RL, R L Morris, Clark, Clark JR, J R Clark
The American surgeon · 1975 · vol. 41(3) , pp. 168–71 · PMID:1119757 · W2400743922
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This case report and literature review describe endometriosis causing acute small bowel obstruction via serosal adhesions, highlighting menstrual periodicity as a diagnostic clue and recommending surgical resection for treatment.

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Abstract

Endometriosis causing acute small bowel obstruction is a clinical complex which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Theories as to etiology and pathogenesis are discussed. The best clue to preoperative diagnosis of the lesion is a careful history with regard to previous episodes of ileus having menstrual periodicity. The lesion itself usually causes obstruction by kinking or volvulus secondary to serosal adhesion formation, and more rarely by stenosis or intussusception. The treatment of total small bowel obstruction secondary to endometriosis is surgical, with resection of the involved bowel and end-to-end anastomosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Ileum Ileum Ileum Intestinal Obstruction Adult Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans Intestinal Obstruction Intestinal Obstruction Intestinal Obstruction

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