A Case of Endometriosis in Episiotomy Scar with Anal Sphincter Involvement and Extension into Ischiorectal Fossa

Mohan Kumar, Soma Ghoshal, Shuchi Jain, Madhu Jain
In: Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology · 2014 · vol. 6(2) , pp. 123–125 · doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1288 · W2334280259
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This case report describes a patient with endometriosis in an episiotomy scar extending into the anal sphincter and ischiorectal fossa, successfully treated with wide local excision and primary sphincteroplasty.

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ABSTRACT Episiotomy scar endometriosis is characterized by presence of endometrial tissue (glands and stroma) and is a rare condition. It may also extend and involve the anal sphincter. The ideal treatment is wide excision to prevent recurrence but it may cause fecal incontinence, if the anal sphincter is involved. We describe here a case with much deeper extension into ischiorectal fossa. She was treated with wide local excision and primary sphincteroplasty. She has remained free of recurrence up to 12 months follow-up. How to cite this article Jain S, Ghoshal S, Kumar M, Jain M. A Case of Endometriosis in Episiotomy Scar with Anal Sphincter Involvement and Extension into Ischiorectal Fossa. J South Asian Feder Obst Gyne 2014;6(2):123-125.

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