Incidence of endometriosis in diagnostic laparoscopy.

The Journal of reproductive medicine · 1976 · vol. 16(3) , pp. 135–8 · PMID:1255648 · W2412854030
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This paper states that endometriosis is frequently diagnosed during laparoscopy, a procedure recommended for chronic pelvic pain and most cases of infertility or acute pelvic pain.

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Abstract

Endometriosis is a common finding at laparoscopy. In order to make a correct diagnosis and institute appropriate management it is recommended that laparoscopy be performed on all patients with chronic pelvic pain and on most patients with infertility or acute pelvic pain.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_paininfertility

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Endometriosis Adult Endometriosis Female Humans

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