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[Painful pelvic adhesion syndrome]

C D'Ercole1, F Bretelle, H Heckenroth

  • 1Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique B, Hôpital de la Conception, Marseille.

Revue Francaise De Gynecologie Et D'Obstetrique
|February 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Pelvic adhesions can cause pelvic pain due to various conditions like infection or endometriosis. Diagnosing the exact cause requires careful evaluation, with laparoscopy being crucial for identifying adhesions and ruling out other pain sources.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Surgical Pathology

Context:

  • Pelvic adhesions are a potential cause of pelvic pain.
  • Conditions associated with adhesions include past infections, chronic inflammation, endometriosis, and post-operative states.

Purpose:

  • To investigate the complex relationship between pelvic adhesions and pelvic pain.
  • To differentiate between mechanical, inflammatory, and psychological components of pain.
  • To establish the role of laparoscopy in diagnosing pelvic adhesions.

Summary:

  • The link between pelvic adhesions and pain is not always direct; clinical presentation and anatomical findings may not correlate systematically.
  • Comprehensive clinical and laboratory assessments are necessary.
  • Laparoscopy is the definitive diagnostic tool, requiring thorough examination of pelvic organs, the abdomen, and the peri-hepatic region.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the diagnostic challenges in attributing pelvic pain to adhesions.
  • Emphasizes the importance of laparoscopy for accurate diagnosis.
  • Underscores the need to exclude other pathologies before considering psychosomatic pain.