title: Pneumothorax complicating laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: epartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antoine Beclere Hospital , Clamart Cedex, France.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: de Tayrac
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gervaise
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Laurent
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Fernandez
mesh_terms: 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