title: Uterine perforation associated with endometrial ablation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Royal Hospital for Women, Paddington, New South Wales.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Itzkowic
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beale
mesh_terms: 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