Asymmetry in distribution of diaphragmatic endometriotic lesions: evidence in favour of the menstrual reflux theory | Zendy

Paolo Vercellini | Zendy; Annalisa Abbiati | Zendy; Paola Viganò | Zendy; Edgardo Somigliana | Zendy; Raffaella Daguati | Zendy; Francesca Meroni | Zendy; Pier Giorgio Crosignani | Zendy

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Asymmetry in distribution of diaphragmatic endometriotic lesions: evidence in favour of the menstrual reflux theory

Author(s) -

Paolo Vercellini,

Annalisa Abbiati,

Paola Viganò,

Edgardo Somigliana,

Raffaella Daguati,

Francesca Meroni,

Pier Giorgio Crosignani

Publication year - 2007

Publication title -

human reproduction

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.446

H-Index - 226

eISSN - 1460-2350

pISSN - 0268-1161

DOI - 10.1093/humrep/dem224

Subject(s) - endometriosis , diaphragmatic breathing , medicine , lesion , reflux , surgery , gynecology , pathology , alternative medicine , disease

If the menstrual reflux or implantation theory of endometriosis is true, refluxed endometrial cells could reach the right hypochondrium transported by the clockwise peritoneal fluid current and would implant more easily on the right diaphragmatic leaf as they are stuck there by the falciform ligament.

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