title: Vulvar edema as a complication of laparoscopic surgery.
abstract: Vulvar edema occurred in three women within 24 hours after operative laparoscopy. In addition to local swelling and discomfort, inability to void was a common complaint. All three patients were treated with Foley catheter urinary drainage, local application of ice packs, and bedrest for 1 to 2 days with spontaneous resolution of the edema. We conclude that vulvar edema is a possible complication of endoscopy. Although it may require hospitalization because of inability to void, the condition is self-limited.
authors.affiliation: University Center for Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility, 303 George Street, Suite 250, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Trout
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kemmann
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016055:Urinary Retention / Q000209:etiology; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000209:etiology*