title: Retroperitoneal hematoma: an unusual complication of cold knife conization of the cervix.
abstract: A case of an unusual complication of cold knife conization and associated extensive retroperitoneal hematoma is presented. The contributing factors, prevention, and management of this complication are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000601:surgery; D002584:Cervix Uteri / Q000601:surgery*; D003080:Cold Temperature; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007045:Hysterectomy, Vaginal; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D002583:Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D014621:Vagina / Q000098:blood supply