Rupture of spleen at laparoscopy. Case report.
The induction of pneumoperitoneum for laparoscopic sterilization caused distortion and stretching of perisplenic adhesions resulting in splenic rupture and a haemoperitoneum.
D005260:Female; D006465:Hemoperitoneum / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013161:Splenic Rupture / Q000209:etiology*; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000009:adverse effects