Classification and Staging of Endometriosis

A multiplicity of classification schemes for endometriosis has evolved since clinical recognition of the disorder. Such systems, which have taken various forms, have been mostly descriptive based on the morphologic appearance of the disease. From these descriptions, investigators have made inferences regarding the pathogenesis and clinical consequences of this disorder. Attempts to group patients into categories were made with the presumption that certain outcomes with and without treatment could be predicted. Preview Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF. Similar content being viewed by others

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Classification and Staging of Endometriosis. In: Nezhat, C.R., Berger, G.S., Nezhat, F.R., Buttram, V.C., Nezhat, C.H. (eds) Endometriosis. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8404-5_4 Download citation DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8404-5_4 Publisher Name: Springer, New York, NY Print ISBN: 978-1-4613-8406-9 Online ISBN: 978-1-4613-8404-5 eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

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