Endometriosis-associated ileo-cecal perforation in a woman on the pseudopregnancy regimen.
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.
Kalu
Emmanuel
E
Department of Gynecology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom. ekalu@doctors.org.uk
Richardson
Robert
R
Sellu
David
D
Kubba
Faris
F
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