Correlation between Anatomopathological Aspects and Pelvic Pain in Women with Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis / Correlação entre aspectos anatomopatológicos e dor pélvica em mulheres com endometriose profunda

Abstract Objective To correlate the morphological aspects with pelvic pain in women with deep infiltrating endometriosis. Methods A retrospective study with 67 women with deep endometriosis who underwent surgical treatment in a tertiary hospital from 2007 to 2017. The following variables were considered: age, parity, body mass index, site of involvement, hormonal treatment before surgery, pelvic pain, and morphometric analysis. The histological slides of the surgical specimens were revised and, using the ImageJ software for morphometric study, the percentages of stromal/glandular tissues were calculated in the histological sections. Results The mean age of the women was 38.9 ± 6.5 years. The mean pain score was 8.8 ± 1.9 and the mean time of symptomatology was 4.7 ± 3.5 years, with 87% of the patients undergoing hormone treatment prior to surgery. The average expression of CD10, CK7, and S100 markers was 19.5 ± 11.8%, 9.4 ± 5.9%, and 7.9 ± 5.8% respectively. It was found that the greater the expression of CD10, the greater the level of pain (p = 0.02). No correlation was observed between the expression of CD10, CK7, and S100 markers and age and duration of symptoms. Conclusion Women with deep infiltrating endometriosis have a positive association between the level of pain and the fibrosis component in the endometrial tissue's histological composition.

Resumo Objetivo Correlacionar os aspectos morfológicos com a dor pélvica em mulheres com endometriose profunda. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo com 67 mulheres com endometriose profunda submetidas a tratamento cirúrgico em hospital terciário de 2007 a 2017. As seguintes variáveis foram consideradas: idade, paridade, índice de massa corporal, local do acometimento, tratamento hormonal antes da cirurgia, dor pélvica e análise morfométrica. As lâminas histológicas das peças cirúrgicas foram revisadas e, por meio do software ImageJ para estudo morfométrico, foram calculadas as porcentagens de tecidos estromais/glandulares nos cortes histológicos. Resultados A média etária das mulheres foi de 38,9 ± 6,5 anos. O escore de dor médio foi de 8,8 ± 1,9 e o tempo médio de sintomatologia foi de 4,7 ± 3,5 anos, sendo que 87% das pacientes realizavam tratamento hormonal antes da cirurgia. A expressão média dos marcadores CD10, CK7 e S100 foi de 19,5 ± 11,8%, 9,4 ± 5,9% e 7,9 ± 5,8%, respectivamente. Verificou-se que quanto maior a expressão de CD10, maior o nível de dor (p = 0,02). Não foi observada correlação entre a expressão dos marcadores CD10, CK7 e S100 com a idade e duração dos sintomas. Conclusão Mulheres com endometriose profunda apresentam associação positiva entre o nível de dor e o componente de fibrose na composição histológica do tecido endometrial.

Endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the rectovaginal septum: A case report / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Primary endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the rectovaginal septum is rare. Its pathogenesis is not clear and there is no standard treatment. One patient with endometrioid adenocarcinoma of the rectovaginal septum arising from deep infiltrative endometriosis was admitted to Qingdao Municipal Hospital. The patient presented with incessant menstruation and abdominal distension. She had bilateral ovarian endometriotic cystectomy 6 years ago. Imaging findings suggested a pelvic mass which might invade the rectovaginal septum. Pathological results of primary surgery confirmed endometrioid carcinoma of the pelvic mass arising from the rectovaginal septum. Then she had a comprehensive staged surgery. Postoperative chemotherapy was given 6 times. No recurrence or metastasis was found during the 2-year follow-up. The possibility of deep infiltrating endometriosis and its malignant transformation should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a new extragonadal pelvic lesion in a patient with a history of endometriosis, which would avoid misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.

Clinical features and long-term outcomes after laparoscopic surgery in patients co-existing with ovarian endometrioma and deep infiltrating endometriosis / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective:To investigate the clinical features and long-term prognosis of patients co-existing with ovarian endometrioma (OMA) and deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE).Methods:Totally 358 OMA patients were retrospectively analyzed, who had a minimum of 8 years follow-up after laparoscopic cystectomy, which was performed by one professional endometriosis surgery team at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from January 2009 to April 2013. All women were divided into DIE group and non-DIE group, and analysis was performed in preoperative characteristics, surgical findings and postoperative outcomes during follow-up.Results:A total of 358 OMA patients were included, of which 190 patients (53.1%, 190/358) were in the DIE group, while other 168 patients (46.9%, 168/358) in the non-DIE group. The average ages between the two groups were (33.7±5.4), (32.5±5.3) years ( P=0.047), the average parity was (0.4±0.6) times vs (0.3±0.5) times ( P=0.079). There were significant differences in the proportions of moderate to severe dysmenorrhea [67.4% (128/190) vs 56.5% (95/168)], chronic pelvic pain [24.2% (46/190) vs 7.7% (13/168)], and the increase in CA 125 [79.9% (139/190) vs 65.2% (101/168)] between the two groups (all P<0.05). The average operation time in the DIE and non-DIE groups was (75±21) vs (39±36) minutes ( P<0.01). There was a significant difference in adenomyosis presence between the two groups [41.6% (79/190) vs 22.0% (37/168); P=0.001]. All patients were followed up for at least 8 years. At the end of the follow-up, though the DIE group was with higher total rate of disease relapse, yet no significant difference was found between the two groups in statistical comparison [21.6% (41/190) vs 16.1% (27/168); P=0.185]. A total of 41 cases in the DIE group recurred, the recurrence rate of pain was 15.8% (30/190), and the recurrence rate of cyst was 8.4% (16/190); 27 cases had recurrence after operation in the non-DIE group, the recurrence rate of pain was 8.9% (15/168), and the recurrence rate of cyst was 10.7% (18/168). There were no significant differences in the pain recurrence rate ( P=0.067) and cyst recurrence rate ( P=0.460) between the two groups. As for the successfully pregnant patients, live birth rates were 100.0% (65/65) vs 94.4% (68/72) between DIE group and non-DIE groups ( P=0.120). Conclusions:Compared with the non-DIE group, OMA patients with concurrent DIE might have severe pain symptoms, higher probability of abnormal CA 125 levels and more severe pelvic adhesions. Although there are no significant differences in the total recurrence rate and the recurrence rate of various types between the two groups, the proportion of pain recurrence in the DIE group is higher than that in the non-DIE group. In terms of fertility outcomes, patients in the DIE group are with lower likelihood of pregnancy after surgery during the long-time follow-up. DIE has no significant influence on the fertility outcome.

Intestinal perforation due to deep infiltrating endometriosis during pregnancy: case report / Rotura intestinal durante a gravidez devido a endometriose profunda infiltrativa: relato de caso

Abstract We report the case of a 33 year-old woman who complained of severe dysmenorrhea since menarche. From 2003 to 2009, she underwent 4 laparoscopies for the treatment of pain associated with endometriosis. After all four interventions, the pain recurred despite the use of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues and the insertion of a levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS). Finally, a colonoscopy performed in 2010 revealed rectosigmoid stenosis probably due to extrinsic compression. The patient was advised to get pregnant before treating the intestinal lesion. Spontaneous pregnancy occurred soon after LNG-IUS removal in 2011. In the 33rd week of pregnancy, the patient started to feel severe abdominal pain. No fever or sings of pelviperitonitis were present, but as the pain worsened, a cesarean section was performed, with the delivery of a premature healthy male, and an intestinal rupturewas identified. Severe peritoneal infection and sepsis ensued. A colostomy was performed, and the patient recovered after eight days in intensive care. Three months later, the colostomy was closed, and a new LNG-IUS was inserted. The patient then came to be treated by our multidisciplinary endometriosis team. The diagnostic evaluation revealed the presence of intestinal lesions with extrinsic compression of the rectum. She then underwent a laparoscopic excision of the endometriotic lesions, including an ovarian endometrioma, adhesiolysis and segmental colectomy in 2014. She is now fully recovered and planning a new pregnancy. A transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) performed six months after surgery showed signs of pelvic adhesions, but no endometriotic lesions.

Resumo Relatamos o caso de uma mulher de 33 anos que apresentava de dismenorreia grave desde a menarca. Entre 2003 e 2009, a paciente foi submetida a quatro laparoscopias para o tratamento de dor associada à endometriose. A dor persistiu apos as 4 cirurgias apesar do uso de análogos do hormônio de liberação de gonadotropina (GnRH) e da inserção de um sistema intrauterino de levonorgestrel (SIU-LNG). Finalmente, uma colonoscopia realizada em 2010 revelou estenose rectosigmoide, provavelmente devido à compressão extrínseca. A paciente foi aconselhada a engravidar antes de tratar a lesão intestinal. A gravidez espontânea ocorreu logo após a remoção de LNGIUS em 2011. Na 33ª semana de gestação, a paciente começou a sentir dor abdominal intensa, sem febre ou sinais de peritonite. Como a dor piorou consideravelmente, a paciente foi submetida à cesariana com nascimento prematuro de um menino saudável. Durante a cesárea foi identificado rotura intestinal com peritonite grave e sepse. Uma colostomia foi realizada, e a paciente admitida no centro de terapia intensiva por 8 dais. A colostomia foi fechada e um novo SIU-LNG inserido. A paciente passou a ser tratada pela nossa equipe multidisciplinar de endometriose. A avaliação diagnóstica revelou a presença de lesões intestinais com compressão extrínseca do reto. Foi então submetida a uma excisão laparoscópica das lesões endometrióticas, incluindo umendometrioma ovariano, adesiólise e colectomia segmentar em 2014. Ela está agora totalmente recuperada e planeja nova gravidez. Uma ultrassonografia transvaginal (TVUS) realizada seis meses após a cirurgia revelou sinais de aderências pélvicas sem lesões de endometriose.

La cirugía laparoscópica por endometriosis profunda es efectiva en el manejo del dolor / Laparoscopic surgery for deep endometriosis is effective in pain management

ANTECEDENTES: La endometriosis profunda (EP) es una causa frecuente de algia pélvica crónica que afecta negativamente la calidad de vida de las pacientes. La cirugía, idealmente por vía laparoscópica, es el tratamiento de elección para pacientes sintomáticas. OBJETIVO: Evaluar la cirugía laparoscópica en el control del dolor en la EP. MÉTODO: Mediante un estudio retrospectivo se analizaron a todas las pacientes operadas por endometriosis profunda con el objetivo de evaluar el alivio sintomático al corto y largo plazo. RESULTADOS: El 85% y 83% de las pacientes refirió alivio sintomático al año y dos años de seguimiento respectivamente. En pacientes con endometriosis del tabique rectovaginal y extenso compromiso rectosigmoideo este porcentaje alcanza un 89% que se mantiene a los 2 años. CONCLUSIÓN: La cirugía laparoscópica es el tratamiento de elección de la EP cuando es sintomática, logrando alivio sintomático significativo que es persistente en el tiempo. En manos de cirujanos expertos la cirugía para EP es segura y logra resultados quirúrgicos satisfactorios en términos de remisión sintomática con baja tasa de complicaciones mayores.

BACKGROUND: Deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is a common cause of chronic pelvic pain which nega-tively affects the quality of life of patients. Laparoscopic surgery is the treatment of choice when patients are symptomatic. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate laparoscopic surgery in the control of pain for DIE. METHODS: We retrospectively studied all patients who underwent surgery for DIE in order to evaluate short and long term symptom relief. RESULTS: Patients at 1 and 2 year follow-up referred 85% and 83% of symptomatic relief respectively. In patients with DIE specifically compromising the rectosigmoid colon this relief reached 89% and was stable after 2 year follow-up. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic surgery is the treatment of choice for symptomatic DIE achieving significant symptomatic relief that is persistent over time. In ther hands of expert surgeons surgery for DIE is safe and it achieves satisfactory surgical results in terms of symptomatic remission with low mayor complication rates.

Manejo del dolor pélvico crónico en pacientes con endometriosis / Management of chronic pelvic pain in patients with endometriosis

La endometriosis, una enfermedad de etiología desconocida, sigue siendo causa de morbilidad significativa en mujeres en edad reproductiva, dando como resultado dolor pélvico crónico. Varios mecanismos podrían explicar la relación entre endometriosis y dolor pélvico y son blancos potenciales para los tratamientos. El dolor asociado a endometriosis puede manejarse con medicamentos o cirugía, tanto en forma conservadora como radical. Los tratamientos médicos inducen a un estado de equilibrio hormonal, no propicio para el desarrollo de la endometriosis. Los tratamientos quirúrgicos para el dolor asociado a endometriosis incluyen formas conservadoras, tales como la remoción de los implantes endometriósicos, nódulos y adherencias, con el restablecimiento de la anatomía normal de la pelvis. La cirugía radical involucra la remoción no solo del útero con o sin los ovarios en mujeres que han completado su paridad, sino también todas las lesiones endometriósicas residuales.

Endometriosis, a disease of unknown etiology, causes significant morbidity in reproductive-age women as a result of chronic pelvic pain. Several mechanisms could explain the relationship between endometriosis and pelvic pain, with potential therapeutic targets. Endometriosis-associated pain can be treated medically or with surgery either conservative or radical. Medical therapies induce a steady hormonal status unfavorable for endometriosis development. Surgical therapies for endometriosis-associated pain include conservative treatments such as removal of endometriotic implants, nodules, and adhesions with restoration of normal pelvic anatomy. Radical surgery involves both removal of the uterus with or without the ovaries in patients who have completed childbearing, and removal of all residual pelvic lesions.

MR imaging of posterior deep infiltrating endometriosis with laparoscopic surgery correlation / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To investigate the value of MRI in diagnosis and assessing anatomical distributions of posterior deep infil-trating endometriosis (PDIE)using laparoscopic surgical findings as reference standard.Methods MR images of 36 patients with laparoscopic operation and pathology confirmed PDIE were retrospective analysis,and results were compared with laparoscopic sur-gical findings.Results Among the 36 patients,PDIE was identified in 34 patients at MR imaging with a sensitivity of 94.4%.Re-garding different anatomy location,the accuracy of MR imaging in diagnosis of endometriosis in uterosacral ligament (USL),re-ctosigmoid bowel,rectovaginal septum and vagina was 83.3%,91.7%,80.6% and 91.7% ,respectively.MR imaging findings were well correlated with laparoscopic surgical findings.Conclusion MR imaging can diagnose and assess the anatomical distribu-tions of PDIE with high accuracy preoperatively,which provides useful information for therapy plan making.

Ultrasonido transvaginal para la detección preoperatoria de endometriosis profunda en pacientes con dolor pélvico crónico / Transvaginal ultrasonography for preoperative diagnosis of deep endometriosis in patients with chronic pelvic pain

Antecedentes: la endometriosis profunda (EP) es una enfermedad caracterizada por lesiones que penetran > 5 mm la superficie del peritoneo pélvico. Representa la forma más sintomática de la enfermedad y un importante desafío quirúrgico. La resonancia magnética, la ultrasonografía transrectal y la ultrasonografía transvaginal (USTV), se consideran métodos de diagnóstico adecuados, no obstante, este último ofrece ventajas de accesibilidad, costo-efectividad y tolerancia. Objetivo: implementar y determinar la capacidad de la USTV para detectar EP comparando los hallazgos con la laparoscopía. Métodos: estudio transversal de prueba diagnóstica que incluye 57 pacientes con sospecha de endometriosis e indicación quirúrgica. Se realizó la USTV, evaluando la presencia, localización, tamaño y grado de infiltración de la EP. Los resultados ecográficos se compararon con los hallazgos quirúrgicos e histológicos. Resultados: la EP se confirmó quirúrgica e histológicamente en 35/57 pacientes. Se identificó endometriosis ovárica (EO) y EP en la laparoscopía en 35 y 31 de las mujeres, respectivamente. Para el diagnóstico de la EP, la USTV tuvo una sensibilidad (S) de 94,3 por ciento, especificidad (E) 100 por ciento, valor predictivo positivo (VPP) de 100 por ciento, valor predictivo negativo (VPN) del 91,7 por ciento y un exactitud (Ex) de 96,5 por ciento. Para el diagnóstico EP sobre los ligamentos uterosacros, la S, E, VPP y VPN fue: 85,7 por ciento, 100 por ciento, 100 por ciento y 98 por ciento respectivamente. Para el diagnóstico de EP con compromiso intestinal, la S, E, VPP y VPN fue 100 por ciento. Conclusión: estos hallazgos muestran que USTV es un examen adecuado para la evaluación de la EP y confirma su importancia para definir una estrategia quirúrgica y consejería preoperatoria.

Background: deep endometriosis (DE) is defined arbitrarily as endometriosis infiltrating the peritoneum by >5 mm. Represents the most symptomatic disease and a major surgical challenge. Currently, MRI, transrectal ultrasonography and transvaginal ultrasonography (USTV), are considered appropriate diagnostic methods, however, the latter offers advantages in terms of accessibility, cost-effectiveness and tolerance. Objective: to implement and assess the ability of the USTV for detect DE having laparoscopy as the gold standard. Methods: cross-sectional diagnostic test study that included 57 patients with suspected endometriosis and surgical indication. USTV was performed by a single operator assessing the presence, location, size and degree of infiltration of the DE. The sonographic findings were compared with surgical and histological findings. Results: the DE was confirmed surgically and histologically in 35/57 patients. Ovarian endometriosis (OE) and DE were identified and at laparoscopy in 35 and 31 women, respectively. For the diagnosis of DE, the USTV had a sensitivity (S) of 94.3 percent, specificity (E) 100 percent, positive predictive value (PPV) of 100 percent, negative predictive value (NPV) of 91.7 percent and accuracy (A) of 96.5 percent. For diagnostic DE of the uterosacral ligaments, S, E, PPV and NPV were: 85.7 percent, 100 percent, 100 percent and 98 percent, respectively. For the diagnosis of DE with intestinal involvement, S, E, PPV and NPV was 100 percent. Conclusion: these findings show that USTV is adequate technique for the evaluation of the EP and confirms the importance to define a surgical strategy and preoperative counseling.

Por qué la endometriosis infiltrativa profunda debe ser considerada una entidad diferente a la endometriosis peritoneal? / Why deep infiltrating endometriosis should be considered a different entity to peritoneal endometriosis

El presente artículo de revisión recopila, expresa, demuestra y analiza información científica que permite concluir con claridad que la endometriosis infiltrativa profunda es una entidad nosológica diferente en múltiples aspectos fisiopatológicos, diagnósticos y terapéuticos a la endometriosis peritoneal. Fue presentado, discutido y avalado por el Consenso Colombiano de Expertos en Endometriosis llevado a cabo dentro del marco del XXVIII Congreso Colombiano de Obstetricia y Ginecología en mayo de 2012.Pretende ser un documento de consulta y de soporte bibliográfico y legal que brinde claridad a los actores del sistema de salud colombiano y al público en general sobre las obvias diferencias que existen entre las dos enfermedades.

The present review article collects, expresses, shows and analyses scientific information leading to a clear conclusion that deep infiltrating endometriosis is a different nosological entity to peritoneal endometriosis regarding many physiopathological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.It was presented, discussed and supported by the Colombian Consensus of Experts in Endometriosis within the framework of the 28th Colombian Obstetrics and Gynaecology Congress held during May 2012.It was aimed at being a consultation document and bibliographical and legal support clarifying obvious differences between both diseases for actors in the Colombian health system and the general public.

Técnica laparoscópica reversa en el manejo quirúrgico de la endometriosis profunda del tabique rectovaginal: experiencia preliminar / Reverse laparoscopic technique in the surgical management of deep endometriosis of the rectovaginal septum: preliminary experience

ANTECEDENTES: El tratamiento quirúrgico de la endometriosis profunda es un procedimiento complejo, asociado a un alto riesgo de complicaciones. Recientemente, el uso de la técnica laparoscópica reversa aparece como una variante técnica interesante con el fin de disminuir las complicaciones. OBJETIVO: Describir nuestra experiencia preliminar y demostrar la factibilidad de la técnica laparoscópica reversa en el tratamiento de la endometriosis profunda del tabique rectovaginal. MÉTODO: Reporte de 5 casos a partir de base de datos prospectiva. RESULTADOS: La edad promedio de las pacientes fue 34,2 años (rango: 32-37 años). Todas las pacientes presentaban dismenorrea y dispareunia profunda de larga evolución y en 3 de ellas existía el antecedente de cirugías previas por endometriosis. El tiempo quirúrgico promedio fue 313 minutos (rango: 180-450 minutos). Todas las cirugías se completaron por laparoscopía y no se registraron complicaciones. La anatomía patológica confirmó endometriosis en todos los casos. El seguimiento promedio fue de 4 meses (rango: 2-8 meses). CONCLUSIÓN: La técnica laparoscópica reversa es una alternativa factible en el manejo quirúrgico de la endometriosis profunda, sin embargo es una técnica compleja y debe ser realizada por equipos experimentados en cirugía laparoscópica.

BACKGROUND: Surgical resection of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) is complex and it is associated with a high risk of complications. Recently, the so-called reverse technique seems to be associated with lower a complication rate when compared to standard technique. AIMS: To report our preliminary experience and the feasibility of reverse technique in the management of DIE. METHOD: Report of 5 cases from a prospective database. RESULTS: Mean age was 34.2 years (range: 32-37 years). All patients had chronic pelvic pain and severe dyspareunia and 3 women had previous surgeries for endometriosis. Mean operative time was 313 minutes (range: 180-450 minutes). All surgeries were completed by laparoscopy and no complications were noted. Histological analysis confirmed endometriosis in all cases. Mean follow-up was 4 months (range: 2-8 month). CONCLUSION: Reverse laparoscopic technique is feasible and reproductible, however, it should be reserved to teams experienced in advanced laparoscopic surgery.

Endometriosis profunda: desafío actual para el ultrasonografista: revisión de la literatura y casos clínicos / Deep endometriosis: clinical cases and literature review

The Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial tissue out of the uterine cavity. Three different types exist of endometriosis: peritoneal, ovary and infiltrating deep (DIE), the latter is characterized for presenting endometriotic lesions that spread more than 5 mm of depth below the peritoneum. The motive of the following publication is to announce the different diagnostic capacities up to the date known about the different technologies of images and in addition to present 5 DIE’S clinical cases, which diagnosis was possible by transvaginal ultrasonography with bowel preparation and intravaginal ultrasound gel. Both technologies of images more used for DIE’S diagnosis are the magnetic Resonance (RM) and the Transvaginal Ultrasonography. The Sensibility and Specificity brought for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in DIE are: Sensibility 76 percent to 88 percent and Specificity 97 percent in regions retrocervical and rectosigmoid respectively. For the ECO TV there are brought Senbilities and Specificities that go from 74 percent to 95 percent and from 50 percent to 98 percent respectively, depending on the region of commitment, author and used technology. Conclusion: there is demonstrated that the ECO TV with intestinal preparation and use of solid gel intravaginal is a good diagnostic tool for the study and DIE’S diagnosis pre operatively.

La Endometriosis se define como la presencia de tejido endometrial fuera de la cavidad uterina. Existen tres diferentes tipos de endometriosis: peritoneal, ovárica e infiltrante profunda (DIE), ésta última se caracteriza por presentar lesiones endometriósicas que se extienden más de 5 mm de profundidad por debajo del peritoneo. El motivo de la siguiente publicación es dar a conocer las distintas capacidades diagnósticas, hasta la fecha conocidas de las distintas técnicas imagenológicas y además presentar 5 casos clínicos de DIE, cuyo diagnóstico fue posible mediante ecotomografía transvaginal con preparación intestinal y gel para ultrasonido intravaginal. Las dos técnicas imagenológicas más usadas para el diagnóstico de DIE son la resonancia magnética (RM) y la ecotomografía transvaginal (ECO TV) en sus distintas variantes. La Sensibilidad y Especificidad reportada para RM en DIE son: Sensibilidad 76 por ciento a un 88 por ciento y Especificidad de un 83 a un 97 por ciento en regiones retrocervicales y rectosigmoides respectivamente. Para la ECO TV se reportan Senbilidades y Especificidades que van desde un 74 por ciento a un 95 por ciento y de un 50 por ciento a un 98 por ciento respectivamente, dependiendo de la región de compromiso, autor y técnica utilizada. Conclusión: Se demuestra con este trabajo, que la ECO TV con preparación intestinal y uso de gel sólido intravaginal es una buena herramienta diagnóstica para el estudio y diagnóstico de DIE pre operatorio.

Avaliação dos resultados do tratamento cirúrgico de pacientes portadoras de endometriose infiltrativa profunda / Evaluation of the results of surgical treatment of patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis

Objetivo: Avaliar (evaluar) os resultados obtidos (logrados)em um grupo de pacientes com diagnóstico de endometriose infiltrativa profunda (EIP) submetidas (sometidas)a tratamento cirúrgico (quirúrgico) no Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual «Francisco Morato de Oliveira¼, São Paulo, Brasil. Casuística e métodos: Estudo retrospectivo com análise dos casos através de levantamento de seus (investigación de sus) registros em prontuários (historias clínicas). Foram incluídas 23 pacientes operadas entre outubro de 1999 e setembro de 2006...

Purpose: to evaluate the results of a group of patients with deep infiltrating endometriosis that were treated with surgery at the Gynecological Endoscopy Service ofthe Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual «Francisco Morato de Oliveira¼, São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: a retrospective analysis was accomplished with data from the records. We present 23 patients treated between October 1999 and September 2006...