[Endometriosis of the ileum and colon complicated by intestinal obstruction. Report of two cases]. / Endometriosi dell'ileo e del colon complicata da occlusione intestinale. Due casi clinici.

The authors report two cases of intestinal occlusion, one ileal and the other colic, caused by endometriosis. Both patients underwent surgery. Following a review of data in the literature regarding the frequency, pathogenesis, diagnosis and management, the authors conclude that pre- and intraoperative diagnosis is often impossible in these cases and must be postponed to histological analysis. Full remission was achieved after surgery.