Pneumomediastinum from vaginal cuff dehiscence four months after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy: A case report
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Pneumomediastinum from vaginal cuff dehiscence four months after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy: A case report
Introduction Vaginal cuff dehiscence (VCD) is a rare post-operative complication after hysterectomy in which the approximated edges of the vaginal cuff separate. Associated presentations range from simple separation with minimal bothersome symptoms to pain, infection, and surgical emergencies such as bowel evisceration. In this report we describe a rare and delayed presentation of VCD. Case A...
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عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2210-2612
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.10.035