The Effect of C0 2 Laser Laparoscopy for Treatment of Pelvic Endometriosis on Serum Concentrations of Antiendometrial Antibodies

Shawky Z.A. Badawy; S Z Badawy; V Cuenca; Violeta Cuenca; G Schmitt; GERI A. SCHMITT; G A Schmitt; L J Herbst; Liza Herbst; C Stefanu

doi:10.1089/gyn.1994.10.85

The Effect of C0 2 Laser Laparoscopy for Treatment of Pelvic Endometriosis on Serum Concentrations of Antiendometrial Antibodies

Shawky Z.A. Badawy, S Z Badawy, V Cuenca, Violeta Cuenca, G Schmitt, GERI A. SCHMITT, G A Schmitt, L J Herbst, Liza Herbst, C Stefanu

Journal of gynecologic surgery · 1994 · vol. 10(2) , pp. 85–88 · doi:10.1089/gyn.1994.10.85 · PMID:10172338 · W2119378738

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Abstract

This study uses antiendometrial antibodies as an indicator for follow-up of patients with endometriosis after surgical treatment. This is a prospective study of 32 patients with endometriosis. The patients were used as their own controls. Serum samples were obtained before surgery and 1 month, 3 months, and 6-9 months following surgery. All patients were treated with CO2 laser laparoscopy. Serum concentrations of antiendometrial antibodies decreased significantly at 1 month, 3 months, and 6-9 months following treatment in each group. There was no correlation between baseline concentration of antibodies and stage of the disease. This study confirms the value of using antiendometrial antibodies as an indicator for follow-up of endometriosis patients. Surgical treatment with CO2 laser laparoscopy is effective in lowering the antigenic effect of the disease in these patients. This beneficial effect is maintained for up to 9 months after treatment.

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Adnexal Diseases Adnexal Diseases Autoantibodies Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometrium Laparoscopy Laser Therapy Adnexal Diseases Adult Autoantibodies Biomarkers Biomarkers Endometriosis Endometrium Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Laparoscopy Laser Therapy

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Antiendometrial antibodies in endometriosis measured by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay before and after treatment with danazol and nafarelin. via openalex
Autoimmune phenomena in infertile patients with endometriosis. via openalex
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[1] Autoimmunity to endometrium and ovary in endometriosis. 1982

[2] Autoimmune phenomena in infertile patients with endometriosis. 1984

[3] Antiendometrial antibodies in endometriosis measured by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay before and after treatment with danazol and nafarelin. 1990

[4] Serum CA-125 levels in the diagnosis and management of endometriosis. 1991