Table 1 On compiling reports of hemoperitoneum
Author, year, reference | Source of bleeding | Unusual salient points |
|---|---|---|
Thomas et al, 2002, [2] | Rupture of uterine artery | Stage 3 endometriosis, primary infertility |
Uri et al, 1979, [3] | Cornual rupture | Lap. sterilisation by diathermy 6Â years previously |
Ranney, 1970, [4] | Pelvic endometriotic implants, ruptured endometriotic cyst, ovarian implants | Several different sites, 6 patients |
Carmichael & Williams, 1972, [5] | Erosion of ectopic endometrial tissue | Ulcerated area on broad ligament |
Harmanli et al, 1998, [6] | Fallopian tube | No previous endometriosis |
Kumar, 1996, [7] | Endometriotic peritoneal deposits | Earlier normal laparoscopy, on COCs |
Fujino et al, 1992, [8] | Uterine serosal surface | Uterine adenomyosis |
Ismail et al, 1999, [9] | Raw area on posterior aspect of uterus | Pelvic endometriosis in pregnancy: 2 patients |
Mizumoto et al, 1996, [10] | Spontaneous rupture of uterine vessels | Pregnancy complicated by endometriosisa: 5 patients |