We conclude that formalin therapy is a safe and effective form of treatment that can be performed in the office with minimal discomfort and no complications. It can be performed multiple times until results are achieved. Formalin therapy may be useful as a first-line treatment for chronic radiation proctitis, however, a prospective controlled trial comparing modalities is required to prove this to be true.

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HighlightsIleal endometriosis is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction.It must be considered in women in the reproductive age group with progression of cyclical symptoms of abdominal pain.Appendiceal endometriosis is a very rare entity.Preoperative diagnosis is difficult due to clinical and radiological similarities to other infective/inflammatory bowel disorders.

Delayed gastric emptying was seen in 52% of patients on long-term NSAID therapy.

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