Laparoscopy in children and adolescents

Wendy Wolfman, W L Wolfman, Wolfman WL, Karen Kreutner, K Kreutner, Kreutner K
Journal of adolescent health care : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine · 1984 · vol. 5(4) , pp. 261–265 · doi:10.1016/s0197-0070(84)80128-x · PMID:6238018 · W1978443999
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This paper reviews the current status and future directions of laparoscopy in pediatric and adolescent surgical practice, covering indications, techniques, and outcomes.

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One hundred twelve females below the age of twenty years underwent laparoscopy at the Medical University of South Carolina over a ten-year period. Pelvic pain followed by primary amenorrhea was the major indication for the procedure. Eighty-nine percent of those with acute pain had identifiable pelvic pathology, whereas 27% of girls presenting with chronic pain had a normal laparoscopic examination. Pelvic inflammatory disease was the most common diagnosis. Ovarian cysts, pregnancy complications, and endometriosis were also found. Endometriosis was not found among black teenage clinic patients. The procedure appears to be a safe and useful diagnostic tool in this age group.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Ovary Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Acute Disease Acute Disease Adolescent Adolescent Adult Adult Amenorrhea Amenorrhea Amenorrhea Child Child Chronic Disease Chronic Disease Endometriosis Endometriosis

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