Deeply infiltrating endometriosis: pathogenetic implications of the anatomical distribution

BACKGROUND: To investigate whether knowledge of the anatomical distribution of histologically proven deeply infiltrating endometriosis (DIE) lesions contributes to understanding the pathogenesis. METHODS: Observational study between June 1992 and December 2004 (retrospective study between 1992 and 2000; prospective study between 2001 and 2004). Continuous series of 426 patients suffering from pelvic pain who underwent complete surgical exeresis...