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Abstract
Objective: this article will review recent developments in the medical and surgical therapy of endometriosis. Changes in auto-immune function in endometriosis are briefly outlined.
Data Sources: major publications of infertility treatment and investigation, predominantly Human Reproduction and Fertility and Sterility, as well as the proceedings of the World Congresses in Endometriosis (1992–94).
Study Selection: one laparoscopic surgical study and one diagnostic study are included due to the innovative study design and the significance of the findings. Four medical therapy studies are reviewed for new treatments of chronic pain and long-term management options. Eleven papers on the relationship of auto-immune regulation and dysfunction in erdometriosis are included for the novelty of the data.
Conclusion: staying up to date in this fast moving field, is difficult, and this review article attempts to summarize the new topics.
Résumé
Objectif : Dans cet article, on examine de récents perfectionnements du traitement médical et chirurgical de l’endométriose. Les modifications de la fonction autoimmune qui accompagnent l’endométriose sont décrites brièvement.
Sources des données : Principales publications sur le traitement et la recherche en matière d’infertilité, surtout Human Reproduction et Fertility and Sterility, de même que les actes des World Congresses in Endometriosis (1992–1994).
Sélection des études : Une étude sur la chirurgie laparoscopique et une étude diagnostique ont été retenues en raison de l’aspect innovateur de leur conception et de l’importance des constatations. Quatre études sur les traitements médicaux sont examinées en fonction de nouveaux traitements des douleurs chroniques et d’options de traitement de longue durée. Onze articles sur la relation entre la régulation autoimmune et le dysfonctionnement qui accompagne l’endométriose ont été retenus en raison de la nouveauté des données.
Conclusion : Il est difficile de rester à jour dans ce domaine qui évolue rapidement, et on tente d’en résumer les nouveaux thèmes dans cet article de synthèse
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Publication history
Accepted:
March 18,
1997
Received in revised form:
March 18,
1997
Received:
February 24,
1997
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© 1997 Published by Elsevier Inc.
