title: Rectal serosal hematoma: an unusual complication of culdocentesis.
abstract: Culdocentesis is currently a widely used diagnostic technique in gynecology. Although associated with numerous theoretical risks, few complications have been documented in anecdotal reports. Rectal serosal hematoma, an unusual complication of culdocentesis, is described.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000473:pathology; D001707:Biopsy, Needle / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006406:Hematoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000473:pathology*; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000473:pathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011271:Pregnancy, Ectopic / Q000473:pathology; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014621:Vagina
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents