Perineal scar endometriosis involving the anal sphincter. A case report and review of the literature.

CONCLUSION: Perineal endometriosis is a rare disease and may involve the anal sphincter muscles. Incomplete excision to protect the sphincters is associated with high recurrence, while extensive excision can cause anal sphincter damage that may cause anal incontinence. Endoanal ultrasonography may be necessary in surgical planning. Primary sphincteroplasty with excision may be necessary in cases of perineal endometriosis with external anal sphincter muscle involvement. KEY WORDS: Case Report, External Anal Sphincter, Endoanal Ultrasound, Sphincteroplasty Perineal Endometriosis. PMID: 33480866 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Ital Chir Source Type: research