Symptomatic diaphragmatic endometriosis. Laparoscopic treatment with laser CO2. Report of cases
García León, F.; Von der Meden, W.; Ibarrola Buenabad, E.; Reyes Cuervo, H.
Ginecologia y Obstetricia de Mexico 67: 284-289
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-9041 PMID: 10416306 Document Number: 507440
The endometriosis has been observed in 10% of the women in reproductive age and it is found in pelvis in most of the cases. However, occasionally it is located on nonpelvic organs and infrequently in diaphragmatic location. Two cases of diaphragmatic endometriosis with symptoms are presented and treated with CO2 laser successful. There are a few reports of laparoscopic treatment of diaphragmatic endometriosis. The patients with clinical diagnosis of endometriosis and nonpelvic symptoms have the possibility of the disease in nonpelvic organs. The adequate treatment will be in benefit of the patient.