An unusual case of endometrial trocar site implantation

Surg Endosc. 1998 Jul;12(7):992-4. doi: 10.1007/s004649900763.

Abstract

We present the case of a 35-year-old woman with a history of apparent bilateral hernia who had a surgical intervention that included a diagnostic laparoscopy converted to open laparotomy. The patient experienced endometrial implants exclusively at trocar sites. This case is cited as validation of the pneumoperitoneum-induced free cell implantation theory, or the so-called aerosolization theory.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / surgery
  • Adult
  • Endometriosis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Hemoperitoneum / surgery
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy
  • Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Punctures*