Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting 10% to 15% of reproductive-aged women. The urinary tract is the second most common extragenital site of endometriosis after the gastrointestinal tract, with …
Multidisciplinary care for endometriosis often includes surgical diagnosis and management, and within this context, the registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) plays a critical leadership role across the perioperative continuum. Surgical …
To compare changes in pain-related symptoms, bowel and bladder function, rectal bleeding, quality of life, and treatment satisfaction in women with rectovaginal endometriosis treated either surgically or with hormonal treatment …
The appendix is involved in a diverse spectrum of inflammatory, infectious, benign, and malignant conditions that extend far beyond acute appendicitis. Although acute appendicitis remains the most common appendiceal emergency, …
Endometriosis is characterized by a persistent inflammatory process and is commonly shown to be associated with pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, and a deterioration in overall quality of life. Due to limitations …
This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of urinary symptoms in women with parametrial endometriosis before and after surgery.
Primary umbilical endometriosis (Villar's nodule) is a rare entity, representing 0.5%-1% of all endometriosis cases. We report a 37-year-old multiparous woman presenting with a 7-day history of umbilical pain, swelling, …
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) remains one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide. A rare but potentially life-threatening cause of secondary PPH is uterine artery pseudoaneurysm (UAP). In this case …
Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other parts of the body. It affects roughly 1 in 10 women of …
Ureteral endometriosis is a rare form of deep infiltrating endometriosis that may lead to silent ureteral obstruction and progressive renal injury. Early diagnosis remains challenging because symptoms are often nonspecific.