By Ayse AyhanThoracic Endometriosis Surgery: Effective Intervention or Incomplete Solution?
By Ayse Ayhan
Thoracic endometriosis is a rare and often overlooked form of endometriosis in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows in or around the lungs and chest cavity. It can cause serious and recurring symptoms, such as lung collapse (pneumothorax),…
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By Eylül GÜNNovel surgical solutions for catamenial pneumothorax
By Eylül GÜN
Catamenial pneumothorax is a spontaneous pneumothorax that occurs during or right after menstruation and is thought to be caused by thoracic endometriosis that includes the diaphragm, lung, and parietal pleura. The solution is surgical removal of endometrial lesions, however, a…
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By Kasthuri NairHighlights Thoracic Endometriosis Case
By Kasthuri Nair
Dr. Tamer Seckin, MD, the co-founder of the Endometriosis Foundation of America, was recently featured in a New York Times article titled “The Woman Was Fit and Healthy. Why Did Her Lung Mysteriously Collapse?” The article describes a rather unusual…
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