Colonic obstruction caused by endometriosis solved with a colonic stent as a bridge to surgery

Intestinal obstruction caused by endometriosis: Endoscopic stenting and expedited laparoscopic resection avoiding stoma. A case report and review of the literature

“…We herein present a case of sigmoid endometriosis with complete bowel obstruction treated with endoscopic stenting and delayed one step laparoscopic procedure. We only found another similar case reported in literature [ 4 ]. This work has been reported in line with the SCARE criteria [ 5 ].…”

“…Laparoscopic procedure also allows a higher pregnancy rate after surgery [ 1 ]. In the literature we only found another similar case reported to have good outcomes [ 4 ].…”

Rare manifestation of endometriosis causing complete recto-sigmoid obstruction: A case report

“…The definitive diagnosis is made by histology of the resected specimen. In general, the treatment of endometriosis is medically with contraceptive pills, Danazole or gonadotropin releasing hormones [13] and although in some reported cases the use of stent as bridge to surgery was successful [14] but in case of complete intestinal obstruction the surgical option is preferred. After surgery the recurrence rate is dependent on the complete resection of all endometriotic lesions, hence, the recurrence rate when the ovaries are conserved is up to 62% [15] .…”

Advances in the medical management of bowel endometriosis

“…Navajas-Laboa et al [39] reported a case of endometriotic rectosigmoid junction obstruction occurred one month after discontinuation of an oral contraceptive used for more than 20 years.…”