RECTUS SHEATH ENDOMETRIOSIS IN CAESAREAN SCAR

Endometriosis in the Surgical Scar Tissue after Caesarean Section

Presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterus is defined as endometriosis, which is common in the fertile women (1,2). Pelvic operations such as abdominal hysterectomy and caesarean section may result with endometriosis in the scar tissue (1). This condition is commonly an under-appreciated or misdiagnosed phenomenon in general surgery (1). Here, we present three cases with endometriosis in...

Diagnosis and treatment of post-Caesarean scar endometriosis.

Abdominal scar endometriosis after caesarean section: report of five cases.

Scar endometriosis is an under-appreciated or misdiagnosed phenomenon in general surgery and may eventually be more common than reflected in the literature. We herein report five cases of scar endometriosis that were treated in our surgical department one to five years after Caesarean section. Scar endometriosis should be considered when the symptoms are present in a cyclic manner mostly after ...

Abdominal scar endometriosis after Caesarean section: a rare entity.

Scar endometriosis is an uncommon entity. It is often misdiagnosed leading to unnecessary referrals. Gynaecologists and general surgeons must be aware of this entity to avoid discomfort to the patient due to delay in diagnosis. We are presenting a case of scar endometriosis which was misdiagnosed initially. Detailed history of cyclic pain and swelling was the key point for the final diagnosis o...

Rectus sheath haematoma.

Rectus sheath haematoma is an unusual, though well recognised condition. It is the most common non-neoplastic condition of the rectus abdominis muscle and sheath.' It may mimic acute intraabdominal pathology and should therefore be considered in the differential diagnosis of the acute abdomen. The diagnosis is easily confirmed using computerised tomography or ultrasound scanning. In this report...