Pyometra after endometrial resection and ablation.
BACKGROUND
Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation is increasingly accepted as a safe means of controlling excessive uterine bleeding.


METHODS
A 47-year-old woman underwent endometrial resection and ablation for menorrhagia and subsequently developed pyometra and bacteremia. Placement of an intrauterine drain and intravenous antibiotic therapy led to full recovery.


CONCLUSIONS
Postoperative pyometra occurred after endometrial resection and ablation, a procedure reported to have few complications. To our knowledge, this has not been reported before.
Amin-Hanjani
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Goddard Medical Associates, P.C., Brockton, Massachusetts, USA.
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004107:Dilatation and Curettage / Q000009:adverse effects; D004322:Drainage; D004717:Endometrium / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013492:Suppuration; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents