OBJECTIVE: To compare two different methods (manual sampling of the entire cyst and semi-automated spherical sampling from the central part of the cyst) for calculating the mean gray value (MGV) from the cystic content in endometriomas usin…
INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of pelvic endometriosis is high, affecting approximately 6% to 10% of women of reproductive age. Although endometriosis has been associated with the occurrence of menstrual cycles, it can affect between 2% to 5%…
BACKGROUND: The aim of this paper is to review and compare the results obtained using the Pfannenstiel, laparoscopy and minilaparotomy approaches for total hysterectomy procedure in relation to benign uterine diseases. METHODS: A retrospec…
OBJECTIVE: Thrombospondin-1 serum levels is correlate with pelvic pain in patients with ovarian endometriosis. PATIENTS: Thrombospondin-1 serum levels were prospectively analysed in 51 patients (group A asymptomatic patients or patients pr…