Understanding Endometriosis and the Urinary Tract

CLIENT

UBC BMVC Coursework

PROJECT

An infographic created to explain the effect that endometriosis has on the urinary system.

Based on the research article by Leonardi et al (2020). Endometriosis and the Urinary Tract: From Diagnosis to Surgical Treatment.

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Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

TEAM MEMBER

Kirsten Langereis

Medical illustrations from this project

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References:

Andres, M.P., Arcoverde, F.V.L., Souza, C.C.C, Fernandes, L.F.C., et al. (2020). Extrapelvic Endometriosis: A Systematic Review. J Minim Invasive Gynecol, 27(2), 373-389. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2019.10.004. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31618674
Barra, F., Scala, C., Biscaldi, E., Vellone, V. G., Ceccaroni, M., Terrone, C., & Ferrero, S. (2018). Ureteral endometriosis: a systematic review of epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, risk of malignant transformation and fertility. Human Reproduction Update, 24(6), 710-730. doi: 10.1093/humupd/dmy027. Retrieved from: https://academic.oup.com/humupd/article/24/6/710/5085039
Froc, E., Dubernard, G., Bendifallah, S., Hermouet, E., et al. (2021). Clinical characteristics of urinary tract endometriosis: A one-year national series of 232 patients from 31 endometriosis expert centers (by the FRIENDS Group). Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol, 264, 155-161. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.06.018. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34303076
Leonardi, M., Espada, M., Kho, R.M., Magrina, J.F., et al (2020). Endometriosis and the Urinary Tract: From Diagnosis to Surgical Treatment. Diagnostics (Basel), 10(10), 771. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics10100771. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7650710
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Nezhat, C., Paka, C., Gomaa, M., & Schipper, E. (2012). Silent loss of kidney seconary to ureteral endometriosis. JSLS: Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 16(3), 451. doi: 10.4293/108680812X13462882736213. Retrieved from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3535807
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