Pneumoperitoneum Secondary to Spontaneously Perforated Pyometra
Joint Authors
Esper, Christopher
Raymond, Benjamin A.
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-03-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pyometra, by definition, is a collection of purulent fluid within the uterine cavity.
Incidence has been estimated to range from 0.1% to 0.5%.
Typically, this is linked to postmenopausal women; however, it has been linked to premenopausal women with concordant use of intrauterine devices.
Based on our knowledge, there have been less than 50 recorded cases reported in the English literature regarding perforation of pyometra resulting in acute abdomen and fewer than 25 resulting in pneumoperitoneum.
We report a patient who was evaluated for diffuse peritonitis caused by perforated pyometra who was successfully treated with surgical intervention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Raymond, Benjamin A.& Esper, Christopher. 2017. Pneumoperitoneum Secondary to Spontaneously Perforated Pyometra. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147395
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Raymond, Benjamin A.& Esper, Christopher. Pneumoperitoneum Secondary to Spontaneously Perforated Pyometra. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147395
American Medical Association (AMA)
Raymond, Benjamin A.& Esper, Christopher. Pneumoperitoneum Secondary to Spontaneously Perforated Pyometra. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147395
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147395
