[Symptomatic diaphragmatic endometriosis. Laparoscopic treatment with laser CO2. Report of cases].

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Laparoscopic CO2 laser treatment was successful for two symptomatic cases of diaphragmatic endometriosis, highlighting the potential for nonpelvic disease in patients with endometriosis and nonpelvic symptoms.

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Abstract

The endometriosis has been observed in 10% of the women in reproductive age and it is found in pelvis in most of the cases. However, occasionally it is located on nonpelvic organs and infrequently in diaphragmatic location. Two cases of diaphragmatic endometriosis with symptoms are presented and treated with CO2 laser successful. There are a few reports of laparoscopic treatment of diaphragmatic endometriosis. The patients with clinical diagnosis of endometriosis and nonpelvic symptoms have the possibility of the disease in nonpelvic organs. The adequate treatment will be in benefit of the patient.

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endometriosisthoracic_endometriosis

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Carbon Dioxide Endometriosis Laser Therapy Adult Carbon Dioxide Diaphragm Diaphragm Diaphragm Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Laser Therapy Pelvis Pelvis

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