Recognition and treatment of persistent omphalomesenteric ligament. A report of two cases.

In: The Journal of reproductive medicine · 1990 · vol. 35(6) , pp. 636–8 · PMID:2141646 · W2427036960
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Two patients with chronic pelvic pain were found to have persistent omphalomesenteric ligaments during laparoscopy, which were then excised to relieve symptoms and prevent complications.

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Two patients undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy for chronic pelvic pain were discovered to have persistent omphalomesenteric ligaments. Excision was accomplished with Silastic banding and electrocauterization. These fibrous ligaments should be removed to relieve symptoms and to prevent other serious bowel complications.

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