Pneumothorax complicating laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
Right pneumothorax occurred 2 days after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. The mechanism was most likely CO2 diffusion from pneumoperitoneum through a diaphragmatic defect. It is essential to be aware of this rare complication because of its late onset after the surgical procedure.
de Tayrac
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epartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antoine Beclere Hospital , Clamart Cedex, France.
Gervaise
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Laurent
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Fernandez
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007045:Hysterectomy, Vaginal / Q000379:methods; D010535:Laparoscopy; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors