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Excision and reconstruction of port site umbilical endometrioma; practices of aesthetic gynaecology in a low resource setting
Authors:
Sajith Bandara ,
Base Hospital, Kanthalai, LK
About Sajith
Obsterician and Gynaecologist
Chameera Sampath,
Base Hospital, Kanthalai, LK
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Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Haritha Jayawardane,
Base Hospital, Kanthalai, LK
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Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Sachini Weliwitiya,
Base Hospital, Kanthalai, LK
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Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dulanga Abesinghe
Base Hospital, Kanthalai, LK
About Dulanga
Medical Officer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Abstract
The presence of endometrial tissues outside the uterine cavity is known as endometriosis. Villar’s node, also known as umbilical endometriosis, is a rare condition that accounts for 0.5-1% of all extra-pelvic diseases. Electrocautery combined with surgical removal of the umbilical nodule and a recreation of an aesthetically appealing umbilicus is the treatment of choice. The surgical technique of local excision of umbilical endometrioma, neo umbilical reconstruction with four flap technique and post-operative management in low resource settings where plastic surgery facilities are not available have been discussed in the article.
How to Cite:
Bandara, S., Sampath, C., Jayawardane, H., Weliwitiya, S. and Abesinghe, D., 2022. Excision and reconstruction of port site umbilical endometrioma; practices of aesthetic gynaecology in a low resource setting. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 44(3), pp.164–168. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljog.v44i3.8039
Published on
21 Dec 2022.
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