A Laparoscopic Resection of A Noncommunicating Rudimentary Uterine Horn With Pelvic Endometriosis. |
Jung Won Lee, Gee Sang Kim, Sung Gyung Kim, Byung Suk Kim, Yang Ho Shin, Sang Nyung Lee, Jin Oh Kim, Woo Gil Jung |
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chonnam Hospital, Yosu, Korea. |
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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. |
Key Words:
Noncommunicating uterine horn, Endometriosis, Laparoscopic resection of the rudimentary horn and appendix |
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