Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2001 Jan;44(1):167-170.

A Laparoscopic Resection of A Noncommunicating Rudimentary Uterine Horn With Pelvic Endometriosis

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  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chonnam Hospital, Yosu, Korea.

Abstract

Noncommunicating uterine horns are rare, occasionally presenting with functional endometrial cavities, Surgical removal of the noncommunicating horn is commonly performed to prevent endometriosis and rupture of a pregnancy in these patient. We report a case of rudimentary horn with pelvic and appendicular endometriosis treated by laparoscopic resection of those lesions.

Keyword

Noncommunicating uterine horn; Endometriosis; Laparoscopic resection of the rudimentary horn and appendix

MeSH Terms

Animals
Endometriosis*
Female
Horns*
Humans
Pregnancy
Rupture
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