Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2001 Apr;44(4):798-803.

Five Cases of Endometriosis at the Site of Abdominal Scar following Cesarean Section and Episiotomy Scar

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Dankook University Cheonan, Korea.

Abstract

Endometriosis at the site of episiotomy scar following vaginal delivery and abdominal scar following cesarean section are rare conditions among the extrapelvic endometriosis implantation. We have experienced five cases of extrapelvic endometriosis : four cases at the site of abdominal scar following cesarean section, and one case at the site of episiotomy scar following vaginal delivery. We report the five cases with brief review of the concerned literature.

Keyword

Endometriosis; Abdominal scar; Episiotomy scar

MeSH Terms

Cesarean Section*
Cicatrix*
Endometriosis*
Episiotomy*
Female
Pregnancy
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