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.

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