Bilateral Ovarian Endometriomas Presenting as Nonprogress of Labor: First Case Report in the Literature Is Concomitant Surgical Excision during Cesarean Section Advisable?. (5th November 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shekhar, Shashank; Sharma, Chanderdeep; Somya, Vinay; Thusoo, Meghna; Raina, Nidhi
• Other Names: Badawy S. Z. A. Academic Editor.; Kowalcek I. Academic Editor.; Rasmussen S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-11-05
• Subjects: Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Obstetrics; Gynecology; Genital Diseases, Female; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases; Gynecology; Obstetrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 618
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/741617
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6684

Abstract

Abstract : Objective . To report the first case of bilateral ovarian endometriomas, leading to nonprogress of labour, successfully excised during cesarean section. Design . Case report. Setting . Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology of Dr. RPGMC Tanda, Kangra, India. Patients . A primigravida in labour at term gestation. Interventions . Surgical management. Main Outcome Measures . Description and treatment of a pregnant woman with bilateral ovarian endometriomas during cesarean section. Results . Successful excision of ovarian endometriomas and reconstruction of the ovaries during cesarean section. Conclusion . Management of incidentally detected endometriomas during cesarean section should be individualized, taking into account the symptoms, size, bilaterality, and adhesion with adjacent organs.