Cardiomyopathy in a patient undergoing laparoscopy for oocyte retrieval during in vitro fertilization/embryo transfer. A case report.
Most patients undergoing laparoscopic procedures experience no complications; however, a major complication rate of approximately 0.3% has been documented. Cardiomyopathy is also rare. A patient who underwent laparoscopy for oocyte retrieval during in vitro fertilization/embryo transfer developed congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema. A cardiomyopathy was diagnosed subsequently.
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Center for Fertility and Reproductive Research, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232.
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Herbert
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D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology