Diaphragmatic endometriosis excisions and associated pathology in VATS procedures

It is estimated that in approximately 12% of endometriosis cases, lesions are found outside of the pelvis. The most common site of extra-pelvic disease is the diaphragm. (Andres et al. 2020). Despite the estimated low incidence of concomitant diaphragmatic and pleural cavity disease, patients with diaphragmatic disease opt to undergo a Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) procedure to further evaluate for thoracic endometriosis. Data are limited showing the proportion of diaphragmatic endometriosis patients who also have pleural cavity involvement.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research