Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Background: Endometriosis may be defined as the presence of heterotopic endometrial tissue that structurally and functionally resembles endometrial glands or stroma. The structures most commonly affected by endometriosis include ovaries, uterosacral ligaments, pelvic peritoneum, rectovaginal septum, and lower genital tract. Other sites that can be involved include small and large bowel, appendix, hernial sacs, umbilicus, perineum, bladder, ureter, sciatic nerve, pleura, lungs, episiotomy scar, caesarean scar, femoral lymphatic chain, and skin. Aim of the Work: To determine the prevalence of endometriosis in women undergoing laparoscopy for evaluation of infertility. Methods: This was a prospective observational research study that has been conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology hospitals, Cairo university, Egypt. The research study involved all infertile cases that were candidates for laparoscopy performance that were attending the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of Kasr Al-Ainy Hospital, Cairo, Egypt. 300 infertile patients were recruited in the research study in the period from February 2014 to December 2015

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