[Evaluation of peritoneal fluid in women with endometriosis]

An analysis of the peritoneal fluid in women with endometriosis was undertaken. Peritoneal fluid was collected during laparoscopy from the Douglas pouch. The quantity, color of the fluid as well as macrophages number, concentration and activity were assessed. Conclusion is that no one of the listed parameters of peritoneal fluid could be considered as an endometriosis marker.