Caesarean section greatly increases risk of scar endometriosis

Case Report of Recurrent Abdominal Wall Endometrioma at the Same Location after Nine Years of Its First Excision

“…When the abdominal wall is affected, the visceral peritoneum layer is the most commonly affected [2]. The AWE is a rare occurrence that some authors have reported incidences between 0,03-3,5% [3]. Unfortunately, due to this rarity and the necessity of histological confirmation for diagnosis, it is difficult to estimate the current incidence.…”

Post caesarean scar endometriosis: reporting three cases

“…3 The implants are more likely to occur because of procedures where handling of endometrial tissue is involved like caesarean section, hysterectomies, ectopic pregnancies, salpingostomies. The predominant mechanism causing abdominal wall scar endometriosis is that of direct dissemination of endometrial cells into the wound at the time of surgery.…”

Study of preoperative GnRh agonist in cutaneous scar endometriosis

“…2,3 Cutaneous endometriosis mainly exists in abdominal scars following obstetric and gynaecologic surgery. 5 Endometriosis can sometimes occur in a previous surgical scar. Scar endometriosis is rare and difficult to diagnose.…”

“…Cutaneous scar endometriosis following caesarean section is the most frequent cutaneous form, with an incidence of 0.03-0.4%. 5 Surgical excision is the main stay of treatment. Difficult excision and recurrence is known in these cases.…”

“…[5][6][7] This condition is often confused with other surgical conditions. Cutaneous scar endometriosis following caesarean section is the most frequent cutaneous form, with an incidence of 0.03-0.4%.…”