We report a case of bowel endometriosis complicated by spontaneous
hemoperitoneum and miscarriage in a 33-year-old primigravida at the
24th week of gestation. An emergency laparotomy showed
spontaneous rupture of the left uterine artery and bowel wall endometrioma.
Artery suture, bowel resection and cesarean section on demised fetus were
performed.
Conclusions
Although pregnancy may have beneficial effects on endometriosis, rare but
significant endometriosis-associated pregnancy complications may also
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