Abstract
Deep intestinal endometriosis (DIE) is defined as nodules infiltrating at least the muscularis propria layer [1]. Lesions with dense adhesions and/or endometriotic infiltration up to the bowel serosa are not considered DIE. Statistical analysis of groups considered as reference in highly complex surgeries demonstrates that up to 50% of endometriotic patients may have intestinal involvement [2, 3].
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Goncalves, M.O., de Mattos, L.A., Abrao, M.S. (2018). Rectum, Rectosigmoid, and Sigmoid Endometriosis. In: Guerriero, S., Condous, G., Alcázar, J.L. (eds) How to Perform Ultrasonography in Endometriosis. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71138-6_12
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