Anti-TNF-alpha treatment for deep endometriosis-associated pain: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is associated with an inflammatory response. Hence infliximab, an anti-TNF-alpha monoclonal antibody, might relieve pain. METHODS: A randomized placebo-controlled trial was designed with 21 women with severe pain and a rectovaginal nodule of at least 1 cm. After 1 month of...

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Main Authors: Koninckx, P, Craessaerts, M, Timmerman, D, Cornillie, F, Kennedy, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008