Perforation of the small intestine caused by endometriosis
Allimant, P.; Bietiger, M.; Alhawary, I.; Mangold, J.; Zeyer, B.
Journal de Chirurgie 131(6-7): 313-315
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-7697 PMID: 7844185 Document Number: 430222
Endometriosis is rarely located on the small bowel. A case of small bowel perforation resulting from a stenosis due to endometriosis is reported. Pre-operative diagnosis of this type of lesion is most difficult in genetically active women since the clinical picture is a mixture of gynaecological and digestive disturbances. The treatment is surgical resection.