Deeply Infiltrating Endometriosis: Implications, Diagnosis, and Management

Adrian Kwok, A Kwok, A Lam, Alan Lam, R Ford, Robert M. Ford
Obstetrical & gynecological survey · 2001 · vol. 56(3) , pp. 168–177 · doi:10.1097/00006254-200103000-00024 · PMID:11254153 · W2138186955
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This review discusses the pathological features, clinical implications, diagnostic methods, and management options for deeply infiltrating endometriosis, a condition whose understanding has recently improved with surgical advancements.

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Abstract

Deeply infiltrating endometriosis was described in the early part of the last century. Only recently, has there become a greater awareness and understanding of this form of endometriosis aided in part by advances in laparoscopic surgical technology in techniques. The clinical implications of the disease as well as diagnosis and current management are reviewed. Target Audience: Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Family Physicians Learning Objectives: After completion of this article, the reader will be able to describe the pathologic features of deeply invasive endometriosis, to list the implications of deeply invasive endometriosis, and to outline treatment options for deeply invasive endometriosis.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy

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