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Endometriosis in abdominal scars — review of 27 cases
Author(s) -
Reddi Rani P.,
Soundararaghavan S.,
Rajaram P.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
international journal of gynecology and obstetrics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.895
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1879-3479
pISSN - 0020-7292
DOI - 10.1016/0020-7292(91)90716-i
Subject(s) - medicine , endometriosis , hysterotomy , scars , surgery , laparotomy , complication , progestogen , pregnancy , obstetrics , gynecology , gestation , estrogen , biology , genetics
Twenty‐seven cases of endometriosis in abdominal scars seen over a 10‐year period have been reviewed. Multiparous women within the age group of 25–35 years were affected more frequently. Hysterotomy for termination of midterm pregnancy was the most common surgical procedure done prior to the occurrence of scar endometriosis. Associated pelvic endometriosis was present in 25.9% of the cases. Treatment of choice is complete surgical excision. Progestogen therapy appears to be less effective. Good technique and proper care during surgery may help in preventing this complication.