The diagnosis and treatment of intestinal and urinary tract deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) remain challenging due to its multiple lesions and nonspecific symptoms and signs. This study retrospectively analyzed 72 …
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial-like glands and stroma outside of the uterus. There are three types of endometriotic lesions: superficial or peritoneal endometriosis, ovarian endometrioma, and deep …
Background/Objectives: Postsurgical lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) is a common problem following deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) resection. The condition may be caused either by surgically induced damage to the bladder …
Endometriosis is a common condition among women of reproductive age worldwide, with the urinary tract being the second most frequently affected extragenital organ system, particularly the bladder and ureters. Ureteral …
Introduction: In endometriosis, urinary tract involvement occurs in 1-5.5% of cases, where the ureter is affected in 9-23%. Unfortunately, endometriosis may remain asymptomatic even with significant anatomical progression. A delay …
Background/Objectives: Surgical removal of deep endometriosis lesions is an established method of reducing patient symptoms, but it often results in iatrogenic adhesions that lead to further problems. This pilot study …
To investigate the etiological distribution of hydronephrosis caused by upper urinary tract obstruction in adult patients and to improve the diagnostic accuracy for this condition.
to evaluate the impact of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) on bladder function and the possible impact of surgical resection.
Introduction: Endometriosis, characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus, includes deep endometriosis (DE), which can affect the urinary tract. Ureteral endometriosis (UE) is a rare but significant …
The mpox outbreak of 2022-2023 represented a new global health challenge and recognition of mpox as a sexually transmitted disease. The majority of cases were reported in men who have …