Fallopian Tube Endometriosis in Women Undergoing Operative Video Laparoscopy and Its Clinical Implications

Abstract

Post-abortion hysteroscopy: a method for early diagnosis of congenital and acquired intrauterine causes of abortions.

Distribution of tubal endometriosis: A 10‐year retrospective study

“…Masson et al reported that the prevalence of tubal EM was 0.29%, 14 while Qi et al reported that the prevalence was 37.37% 9 . McGuinness et al 5 reported that the macroscopic incidence of tubal EM was approximately 12%, while the microscopic incidence of tubal EM was as high as 42.5%. Clement et al 10 found that approximately 25% of cases with tubal EM were in the interstitial mucosa, while 10% of cases were in the isthmic or ampullary mucosa.…”

“…The incidence of tubal EM has previously been reported to range from 4% to 11%, but these studies have been based on a macroscopic diagnosis 2–4 . Recent studies have reported a prevalence of tubal EM at 42.5%, based on pathological diagnosis, suggesting that the actual incidence of tubal EM may be underestimated 5 …”

“…Qi et al 9 reported that tubal EM was more likely to be located in the proximal mucosa than in the distal mucosa. Clement et al 10 found that approximately 25% of tubal EM occurred in the interstitial mucosa of the fallopian tubes, while McGuinness et al 5 found that most tubal EM lesions occurred in the ampullary region. The distribution of tubal EM can elucidate the pathogenesis of tubal EM and improve our understanding of the disease.…”

“…[2][3][4] Recent studies have reported a prevalence of tubal EM at 42.5%, based on pathological diagnosis, suggesting that the actual incidence of tubal EM may be underestimated. 5 The fallopian tube is one of the main components of the female reproductive system and is responsible for the transport of sperm, egg, and fertilized egg, as well as for sperm storage, energy acquisition, and other physiological functions. The fallopian tube is also the site of acrosome reaction and fertilization.…”

Fallopian tube endometriosis: clinical implications

“…The recent publication by McGuinness et al (1) regarding the incidence of fallopian tube endometriosis explores an issue relating to women with endometriosis that is not well investigated: what is the true incidence of both macroscopic and microscopic endometriotic lesions in the fallopian tubes of women undergoing minimally invasive surgery (MIS)? We are used to reading reports regarding the incidence of ovarian endometriosis or pelvic and even extrapelvic endometriosis.…”