Hysterectomy

New data from A. Caceres et al illuminate research in hysterectomy

Published in Medical Device Law Weekly, September 21st, 2008

"Fallopian tube prolapse is an uncommon but reported complication after laparoscopic hysterectomy. Fallopian tube prolapse was diagnosed in a patient 6 months after undergoing a total laparoscopic hysterectomy," researchers in the United States report.

"The presenting symptoms were midline abdominal pain, abdominal distention, and dyspareunia. A laparoscopic approach showed a portion of fallopian tube prolapsed through the vaginal cuff. This case suggests that fallopian tube prolapse can occur up to 6 months after a total laparoscopic hysterectomy," wrote A. Caceres and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "Once detected, fallopian tube prolapse...

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Source: Medical Device Law Weekly (2008-09-21)

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