To describe reproductive outcomes and clinical safety considerations associated with assisted reproductive technology (ART) in women with a history of surgically treated catamenial pneumothorax (thoracic endometriosis syndrome).
Thoracic endometriosis syndrome is an uncommon condition defined by the existence of functional endometrial tissue outside of the uterine cavity, specifically in the pleura, lung parenchyma, or airways. We present …
Without standardized guidelines, the management of thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) continues to fuel debate. Previous reviews have reported poor outcomes but lack data on complications, hospital length of stay (LOS) …
Thoracic endometriosis syndrome is a rare form of endometriosis in which endometrial tissue is thought to migrate to the lungs and, with the onset of menstruation, the ectopic foci bleed, …
Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is an uncommon condition marked by recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax in women, typically occurring within the first 72 hours of menstruation. It is also the most prevalent manifestation …
Recurrent catamenial pneumothorax (RCP) is an infrequent medical condition predominantly affecting women of reproductive age. It is characterized by the repeated occurrence of pneumothorax, resulting in either partial or complete …
Background: Endometriosis is a chronic disease defined by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterine cavity. While typically confined to the pelvis, extrapelvic manifestations-including thoracic endometriosis-can occur. Although rare, …
Diaphragmatic endometriosis is considered the most common extrapelvic localization of endometriosis. Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) involves endometriotic deposits in the pleura and lungs. Diaphragmatic endometriosis and TES are often discussed …
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