Uterine perforation associated with endometrial ablation.
Three cases of uterine perforation associated with endometrial ablation are presented. Possible predisposing factors in 2 cases were previous Caesarean section and difficulty in cervical dilatation. Adequate training for gynaecologists in hysteroscopy is essential before undertaking any type of operative hysteroscopy.
Itzkowic
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Royal Hospital for Women, Paddington, New South Wales.
Beale
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D000328:Adult; D004717:Endometrium / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D001743:Urinary Bladder / Q000293:injuries*; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014599:Uterus / Q000473:pathology