title: Endometriosis model development swine.
abstract: Despite the prevalence of endometriosis in the human population, there is a shortage of animal models for studying it. The authors describe the development of a swine model of endometriosis that allows researchers to evaluate laparoscopic techniques and instruments for diagnosing and treating the condition.
authors.affiliation: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc., 4545 Creek Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45242-2839, USA. jsiegel@eesus.jnj.com
authors.forename: Julianne
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Siegel
authors.forename: Ron
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kolata
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D004717:Endometrium / Q000187:drug effects / Q000473:pathology* / Q000637:transplantation; D004958:Estradiol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D011374:Progesterone / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology; D012741:Sexual Maturation; D013552:Swine; D013556:Swine, Miniature / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D011374:Progesterone; D004958:Estradiol