Table 2.
The prevalence of anatomical distribution of DIE lesions. (n = 304 patients)
| Main lesiona | Number of patients(%)b |
|---|---|
| Uterosacral ligament | 245(80.6) |
| Left | 57 |
| Right | 53 |
| Bilateral | 135 |
| Intestine | 93(30.6) |
| Ureter | 47(15.5) |
| Left | 22 |
| Right | 18 |
| Bilateral | 7 |
| Vaginal | 40(13.2) |
| Posterior fornix | 33(10.9) |
| Fallopian tube | 29(9.54) |
| Left | 12 |
| Right | 4 |
| Bilateral | 13 |
| Recto-vaginal septum | 21(6.91) |
| Rectovaginal pouch | 9(2.96) |
| Bladder | 4(1.32) |
DIE deep infiltrating endometriosis
aAccording to the location of the lesion recorded during the operation
bNumber of patients whose lesions histologically proven deep infiltrating endometriosis