Surgery for deep infiltrating rectal endometriosis-Selecting the right approach

• Main Authors: Jeyabalan, Tamyenthini, Ambikapathi, Theiyallen, Subramaniam, Sentilnathan, Sriram, Ratha Krishnan, Azizan, Nornazirah, Hayati, Firdaus
• Format: Article
• Published: Wiley 2022
• Subjects: RG Gynecology and obstetrics
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/41703/

Endometriosis involving the bowel is a form of deep infiltrating endometriosis (DIE). The endometriotic lesions can infiltrate the bowel layers mimicking a malignancy. The majority of bowel involvement happens in the colon and rectum. We report our experience in surgically managing rectal endometrio...