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Pelviscopic exam spots additional pathology. (Suspected Endometriosis).
SAN FRANCISCO -- Pelviscopies to evaluate 339 women with symptoms of endometriosis showed endometrial lesions plus at least one other disorder in 88%, Dr. Leonard Weather Jr. said at the annual meeting of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
The results support the need for laparoscopic evaluation of suspected endometriosis rather than empirical therapy. Without a definitive surgical diagnosis, significant additional pathologic disorders might be missed, which could affect the patient's reproductive status and quality of life, said Dr. Weather of New Orleans.
He retrospectively reviewed data ...
- National Medical Association (NMA). (People).(Dr. Leonard Weather Jr. )(Brief...
- Magazine article from: Jet February 3, 2003 700+ words
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- Study results from General Hospital broaden understanding of endometriosis.
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...vagina, rectum, USL, RVS and POD in patients with suspected endometriosis," wrote G. Hudelist and colleagues, General Hospital...standard primary assessment of pelvic pain patients with suspected endometriosis." Hudelist and colleagues published their study in...
- Research links migraine and endometriosis.
- Newspaper article from: Life Science Weekly November 16, 2004 700+ words
...experienced in diagnosing migraine. "I believe all gynecologists should always ask their patients with known or suspected endometriosis [if they suffer from headaches]. If they do, then a consultation with a neurologist should be advised...
- Studies conducted at University of Cagliari on endometriosis recently published.
- Magazine article from: Women's Health Weekly December 11, 2008 700+ words
...of location of deep endometriosis. Consecutive women scheduled for surgery in our Department for clinically suspected endometriosis were included in this prospective study." "All women underwent modified transvaginal ultrasonography using...
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- Magazine article from: OB GYN News Bates, Betsy October 15, 2001 700+ words
...arises. The bowel will have been prepped, and the area will be prepared for general surgery. Any patient with suspected endometriosis of the cul-de-sac or rectosigmoid colon should have her bowel prepped before surgery, just in case surgery...
- MRI accurately depicts deep endometriosis.
- Newspaper article from: NewsRx Health July 26, 2009 700+ words
...endometriosis and to evaluate colon wall involvement. The researchers studied 41 women, age 20 - 46, with suspected endometriosis. MRI was performed prior to surgery. MRI accurately diagnosed 26 of 27 cases of deep endometriosis. In addition...
- Endometriosis and PCB exposure.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)
- Magazine article from: Environmental Health Perspectives Potera, Carol July 1, 2006 700+ words
...S. women of reproductive age. Researchers measured blood PCB levels in women undergoing laparoscopy for suspected endometriosis or other gynecological conditions. Higher levels of PCBs were detected in women with histologically confirmed...
- Report summarizes endometriosis study findings from P. Maroun and...
- Newspaper article from: OBGYN & Reproduction Week September 21, 2009 700+ words
...Systematic exploration of symptoms in a consecutive series of 355 women undergoing operative laparoscopy for suspected endometriosis. Endometriosis was confirmed by histology in 290 women (84.5%). Bowel lesions were present in only 7...
