Tuboovarian abscess: a postoperative complication of endometrial ablation.

Roth, Ted M; Rivlin, Michel E · Obstet Gynecol · 2004

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Global endometrial ablation may be associated with serious complications. We present a case of bilateral tuboovarian abscesses that developed 50 days postoperatively after a thermal ablation. The patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Infectious morbidity is known to occur after thermal endometrial ablation. Further investigation is required into ways of reducing the risks of endometrial ablation.

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