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Published on: November 24, 2020
Thoracic and diaphragmatic endometriosis: Single-institution experience using novel, broadened diagnostic criteria
Demetrio Larraín1,2, Francisco Suárez3, Hernán Braun2
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Endometriosis Unit, Clínica Santa María, Santiago, Chile
Objective:
To describe our experience with the multidisciplinary management of both thoracic/diaphragmatic endometriosis (TED), applying a broadened definition of the “Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES)” to define cases.
Material And Methods:
We present a retrospective series of consecutive patients affected by pathology-proven TED, treated at our institution, during a period of 7 years.
Results:
Five women were included. Two patients were referred due to catamenial chest/shoulder pain, one due to recurrent catamenial pneumothorax, and one due to new-onset diaphragmatic hernia. One patient had no thoracic symptoms, but diaphragmatic endometriosis was found during gynecologic laparoscopy for pelvic endometriosis. Endometriosis was histologically confirmed in all cases. After follow-up, all patients remain asymptomatic.
Conclusion:
Broadened TES criteria could increase the incidence of TED and determine better knowledge of this condition. Multidisciplinary, minimally invasive surgery is effective and safe, but should be reserved for tertiary referral centers.
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