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  • Pulmonology
  • Surgical Oncology

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  • Endometriosis is a systemic, inflammatory, estrogen-dependent condition with endometrial lesions outside the uterus.
  • Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) involves endometriosis in the lung parenchyma, pleura, or diaphragm.
  • TES can be asymptomatic or cause symptoms like chest pain, hemoptysis, or lung nodules.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES).
  • To discuss clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies for TES.
  • To emphasize a multidisciplinary approach, conservative management, and minimally invasive surgery for TES.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical presentations, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for TES.
  • Analysis of conservative and surgical management strategies.
  • Emphasis on multidisciplinary and minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Main Results:

  • Thoracic endometriosis syndrome (TES) is indicative of severe endometriosis.
  • Conservative management is the primary approach for TES.
  • Surgery is reserved for refractory cases and involves minimally invasive techniques.

Conclusions:

  • TES is a marker of severe endometriosis requiring careful management.
  • Conservative treatment is preferred, with surgery for refractory cases.
  • Multidisciplinary, minimally invasive surgery (VATS, laparoscopy) and hormonal therapy are key for managing TES and preventing recurrence.