title: Endometriosis-associated ileo-cecal perforation in a woman on the pseudopregnancy regimen.
abstract: Small intestinal obstruction and perforation associated with endometriosis is uncommon. We report a similar effect following treatment with the combined oral contraceptive. Caution should be exercised when prescribing the combined oral contraceptive in women with suggested small intestinal endometriosis. Disease flare-up after therapy may be associated with intestinal obstruction and perforation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom. ekalu@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Emmanuel
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kalu
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Richardson
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sellu
authors.forename: Faris
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Kubba
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D002432:Cecum / Q000293:injuries*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000293:injuries*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007813:Laparotomy; D016896:Treatment Outcome