Endometriosis for the colorectal surgeon.
Clin Colon Rectal Surg
; 23(2): 72-9, 2010 Jun.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21629624
ABSTRACT
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity. Although the exact pathophysiology is unclear, endometriosis is a well-known cause of pelvic pain and infertility in reproductive-aged women. Endometriosis can have extrapelvic manifestations relevant for colorectal surgeons to appreciate, such as cyclic constipation, diarrhea, hematochezia, and dyschezia. The treatment of endometriosis involves a combination of medical and surgical interventions where close collaboration between the gynecologist and colorectal surgeon can help achieve prolonged periods of symptom remission.
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Clin Colon Rectal Surg
Year:
2010
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Article