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Acute and chronic complications of cesarean delivery: An update for the general radiologist.

Cesarean section has become a frequent mode of delivery in the last few decades. While generally regarded as a safe procedure, it is not free of potential complications, often requiring …

Antagonizing the corticotropin-releasing hormone receptor 1 with an orally bioavailable drug reduces endometriosis pain and associated adhesions†.

Estrogen stimulates corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) expression in endometrial tissue, and CRH signaling contributes to inflammation and pain, suggesting a mechanistic role in endometriosis pathophysiology. We previously identified elevated CRH receptor-1 …

Small bowel herniation through a caesarean section wound presenting as cellulitis: A case report.

Small bowel herniation through a Caesarean section wound is exceedingly rare and may present with erythema and induration clinically indistinguishable from superficial wound infection, risking dangerous diagnostic delay. A case …

Selective temporary protective loop ileostomy in complex rectal resection for deep infiltrating endometriosis: a prospective matched cohort study on bowel function, quality of life, and postoperative complications.

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of temporary protective loop ileostomy (PLI) on postoperative complications, bowel function, and quality of life (QoL) in women undergoing rectal surgery for deep …

Safety and efficacy of retromuscular-onlay dual-mesh reconstruction for massive abdominal wall defects secondary to abdominal wall endometriosis resection.

Massive abdominal wall defects resulting from radical abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE) resection present a major reconstructive challenge. This study aims to assess feasibility and short-term safety of a standardized retromuscular-onlay …

[Catamenial Pneumothorax During Endometriosis Treatment].

Here, we report a case of catamenial pneumothorax that occurred during endometriosis treatment. A 46-year-old woman presented with a history of right pneumothorax. At 43 years of age, the patient …

Primary Periumbilical Endometriosis Mimicking Umbilical Hernia in a 37-Year-Old Woman: A Report of a Rare Case.

This case report describes a rare presentation of primary periumbilical endometriosis, also known as Villar's nodule, highlighting the diagnostic difficulties and the importance of maintaining clinical suspicion. A 37‑year‑old woman …

Terazosin as a Non-Hormonal Treatment for Endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent inflammatory disease including aberrant local steroidogenesis, inflammation, angiogenesis, oxidative stress, and prostaglandin-mediated pain. Given the elevated adrenergic receptor expression in endometriotic lesions and the potential …

Expression of concern to "Evaluation of depression and sleep disorders in the preoperative and postoperative period in stage 4 endometriosis patients" [Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. 264 (2021) 254-258].

Uterine and Sigmoid Colon Perforation Following Hysteroscopy-Guided Microwave Endometrial Ablation (MEA) in a Patient With a Bicornuate Uterus and Multiple Myomas: A Case Report.

In Japan, the microwave endometrial ablation system (MEA, Microsulis PLC, Waterlooville, UK) is the most widely used device for endometrial ablation and is considered a minimally invasive, uterus-preserving treatment for …