BACKGROUND: Similar to global trends, laparoscopic appendectomy has gained favor across the Caribbean but there is a paucity of published data evaluating its outcomes in the region. This study seeks to document the outcomes of laparoscopic …
INTRODUCTION: Isolated endometriosis of the intestine causing large bowel obstruction is rare. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We present a case of endometriosis presenting as large bowel obstruction in a woman of childbearing age. She had no previo…
INTRODUCTION: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a well-described entity in many reports in the literature in which it has been associated with asbestosis. However, there is no information describing the gross appearance and cardinal feat…
Adenomyosis was noted in 16% of 2,616 consecutive hysterectomy specimens examined during a 7-year period. Multiparas between the ages of 30 and 50 years were most commonly affected. Abnormal uterine bleeding was the common symptom. Myohyper…
Endometriosis associated with massive ascites is an unusual combination. Only 12 cases have been reported since its first description by Brews in 1954. The authors report the first case where radical surgery was avoided because of successfu…