Clinical Case Study: Intestinal Obstruction Resulting from Endometriosis

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Endometriosis affects 4–17% of menstruating women, with gastrointestinal involvement causing bowel obstruction in only 0.1–0.7% of cases.
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A 37-year-old female presented with abdominal pain and intestinal obstruction, ultimately diagnosed with deep infiltrating endometriosis after multiple evaluations.
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A multidisciplinary team approach and a trial of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) were crucial in diagnosing and managing the patient's endometriosis.
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Surgical interventions confirmed endometriosis affecting the rectal submucosa, muscularis propria, and serosa, leading to successful treatment outcomes.
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The case highlights the diagnostic challenges of bowel endometriosis and the importance of collaboration among specialists for effective management.

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