Massive Delayed Vaginal Hemorrhage after Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy
Joint Authors
Holloran-Schwartz, M. Brigid
Potter, Shannon J.
Kao, Ming-Shian
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-08-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
A known complication of supracervical hysterectomy is cyclical bleeding from the retained cervix when functioning endometrial tissue is not totally removed.
We present a rare case of delayed postoperative vaginal hemorrhage after supracervical hysterectomy.
Case.
A 44-year-old woman presented on postoperative day 15 after laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy with massive vaginal hemorrhage requiring emergent re-operation.
Her bleeding was controlled with vaginally placed sutures.
Ultrasound confirmed no intraperitoneal free fluid.
The etiology was thought to be induced by postoperative tissue necrosis from cautery applied to the endocervical canal during the original surgery.
Conclusion.
Delayed vaginal hemorrhage from a retained cervix is a rare complication of laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy.
Caution should be exercised when cauterizing the endocervical canal as induced tissue necrosis may increase the risk of postoperative bleeding.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Holloran-Schwartz, M. Brigid& Potter, Shannon J.& Kao, Ming-Shian. 2012. Massive Delayed Vaginal Hemorrhage after Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Holloran-Schwartz, M. Brigid…[et al.]. Massive Delayed Vaginal Hemorrhage after Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Holloran-Schwartz, M. Brigid& Potter, Shannon J.& Kao, Ming-Shian. Massive Delayed Vaginal Hemorrhage after Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504979
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504979