The effect of CO2 laser laparoscopy for treatment of pelvic endometriosis on serum concentrations of antiendometrial antibodies

S Z Badawy; Shawky Z.A. Badawy; Badawy Sz; Violeta Cuenca; Cuenca V; V Cuenca; G Schmitt; Schmitt GA; GERI A. SCHMITT; G A Schmitt; Liza Herbst; L J Herbst; Herbst LJ; C Stefanu; Stefanu C

doi:10.1089/gyn.1994.10.85

The effect of CO2 laser laparoscopy for treatment of pelvic endometriosis on serum concentrations of antiendometrial antibodies

S Z Badawy, Shawky Z.A. Badawy, Badawy Sz, Violeta Cuenca, Cuenca V, V Cuenca, G Schmitt, Schmitt GA, GERI A. SCHMITT, G A Schmitt, Liza Herbst, L J Herbst, Herbst LJ, C Stefanu, Stefanu C

Journal of Gynecologic Surgery · 1994 · vol. 10(2) , pp. 85–88 · doi:10.1089/gyn.1994.10.85 · PMID:10172338 · W2119378738

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CO2 laser laparoscopy for pelvic endometriosis significantly decreased serum antiendometrial antibodies at 1, 3, and 6-9 months post-surgery, indicating its effectiveness in reducing the disease's antigenic effect.

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Abstract

This study uses antiendometrial antibodies as an indicator for follow-up of patients with endometriosis after surgical treatment. This is a prospective study of 32 patients with endometriosis. The patients were used as their own controls. Serum samples were obtained before surgery and 1 month, 3 months, and 6-9 months following surgery. All patients were treated with CO2 laser laparoscopy. Serum concentrations of antiendometrial antibodies decreased significantly at 1 month, 3 months, and 6-9 months following treatment in each group. There was no correlation between baseline concentration of antibodies and stage of the disease. This study confirms the value of using antiendometrial antibodies as an indicator for follow-up of endometriosis patients. Surgical treatment with CO2 laser laparoscopy is effective in lowering the antigenic effect of the disease in these patients. This beneficial effect is maintained for up to 9 months after treatment.

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endometriosis

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Adnexal Diseases Adnexal Diseases Autoantibodies Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometrium Laparoscopy Laser Therapy Adnexal Diseases Adnexal Diseases Adult Adult Autoantibodies Autoantibodies Biomarkers Biomarkers Biomarkers Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometrium

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Antiendometrial antibodies in endometriosis measured by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay before and after treatment with danazol and nafarelin via openalex
Autoimmune phenomena in infertile patients with endometriosis via openalex
Autoimmunity to endometrium and ovary in endometriosis via openalex
Serum CA-125 levels in the diagnosis and management of endometriosis via openalex
W1994166599 via openalex
W2132743196 via openalex

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[1] Autoimmunity to endometrium and ovary in endometriosis 1982

[2] Autoimmune phenomena in infertile patients with endometriosis 1984

[3] Antiendometrial antibodies in endometriosis measured by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay before and after treatment with danazol and nafarelin 1990

[4] Serum CA-125 levels in the diagnosis and management of endometriosis 1991