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 …
Diaphragmatic hernias arise when a defect in the diaphragmatic musculotendinous framework allows the abnormal protrusion of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity, which can be further complicated by visceral incarceration, …
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) …
This review focuses on the diverse etiologies of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP) and the crucial role of imaging in their diagnosis. Unlike primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP), which is typically due …
Catamenial pneumothorax (CP) is a rare form of spontaneous pneumothorax associated with thoracic endometriosis. We report a case of CP with histologically proven diaphragmatic endometriosis successfully managed by combined surgical …
Catamenial Pneumothorax Without Thoracic Endometriosis: A Case Report From the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region Cureus
Catamenial pneumothorax is a rare clinical condition first described over seven decades ago. It typically occurs within 72 hours before or after menstruation and is most frequently observed in women …
Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of the platelet surface glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex, leading to defective platelet adhesion and increased bleeding risk. Catamenial hemothorax, …
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 …