title: Hyskon complications in hysteroscopic surgery.
abstract: Hyskon (32 per cent dextran 70 in 10 per cent dextrose in water), a useful distension medium for hysteroscopic surgery, has significant side effects. A case of pulmonary edema following transcervical myoma resection is presented. Additional known side effects of Hyskon discussed include coagulation defects, spurious laboratory results, and anaphylaxis. Prevention and management of complications are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: McLucas
mesh_terms: D003911:Dextrans / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D009214:Myoma / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000139:chemically induced*; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D003911:Dextrans