Nerve fibers in uterosacral ligaments of women with deep infiltrating endometriosis

Endometriosis is a disease of high prevalence and enigmatic origin. One aspect not yet clarified is the relationship between endometriosis and nerve tissue. To evaluate, by immunohistochemistry, the presence of sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve fibers in the uterosacral ligament and adjacent connective tissue in women with deep pelvic endometriosis and women without endometriosis. Cross-sectional study (Canadian Task Force II). University...