The human vascular system, comprising endothelial cells (ECs) and mural cells, covers a vast surface area in the body, providing a critical interface between blood and tissue environments. Functional differences exist across specific vascul…
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic reverse submucosal dissection (LRSD) is a standardised surgical technique for removal of rectosigmoid endometriosis which optimises the anatomical dissection plane for excision of endometriotic nodules. AIM: This c…
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To demonstratefull-thickness excision of the affected muscularis along the submucosal plane. DESIGN: Stepwise demonstration of LRSD technique with narrated video footage. SETTING: LRSD takes advantage of the submucosal la…
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate laparoscopic shaving of deeply infiltrative endometriosis affecting the rectosigmoid colon, with particular emphasis on the anatomic and technical aspects of the procedure. DESIGN: Stepwise demonstration of …
OBJECTIVE: TO measure peripheral, axial, and total bone mass and to assess markers of bone remodeling in women with endometriosis, with the aim of addressing previous reports of diminished peripheral bone mass in these patients. METHODS: W…
Thirty-nine cycles were studied in patients with a history of endometriosis who went through in vitro fertilization. In 15 cycles, there was no evidence of endometriosis; in 10 cycles, the patients had mild or moderate disease; in 14 cycles…