Successful Laparoscopic Treatment of Ileocecal-Appendicular Endometriosis

Cavaliere D, Davide Cavaliere, Schirru A, Angelo Schirru, Antonio Parodi, A Parodi, Parodi A, Ilario Caristo, Caristo I, Fabrizio Panaro, Panaro F, Jarzembowski TM, Tomasz Jarzembowski, Tomasz Marek Jarzembowski, Paolo Cavaliere, Cavaliere P
Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A · 2004 · vol. 14(6) , pp. 395–398 · doi:10.1089/lap.2004.14.395 · PMID:15684789 · W2091423245
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This report details a successful total laparoscopic ileocecal resection for a rare case of ileocecal-appendicular endometriosis, which was not preoperatively suspected and was confirmed by histopathology.

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Abstract

Intestinal endometriosis is an uncommon clinical entity that is rarely seen by general surgeons. It traditionally requires laparoscopy for diagnosis and an open laparotomy procedure for the treatment. Herein, we report a rare case of colonic endometriosis involving the ileocecal region and left adnexal region. The management was totally laparoscopic: an ileocecal resection of the lesions was successfully performed. Endometriosis was not suspected preoperatively; however, it became a differential diagnosis during the operation and then confirmed by the histopathologic examination. We discuss the investigation process, surgical management, and prognosis related to ectopic endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Appendix Endometriosis Ileal Diseases Laparoscopy Adult Endometriosis Female Humans Ileal Diseases Laparoscopy

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