Unilateral vulvar edema after operative laparoscopy: a case report and literature review.
OBJECTIVE
To report a case of unilateral vulvar edema occurring after operative laparoscopy and to review the relevant literature.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
University hospital.


METHODS
An 18-year-old woman with a single ovarian cyst.


METHODS
The patient underwent laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy and 1,000 mL of adhesion barrier solution was instilled in the peritoneal cavity at the end of the procedure.


METHODS
Treatment of ovarian cyst and prevention of adhesion formation with adhesion barrier solution.


RESULTS
Development of unilateral vulvar edema 3 hours postoperatively.


CONCLUSIONS
Vulvar edema after operative laparoscopy is an uncommon complication, the mechanism of which remains unclear. The condition is self-limited and resolves with conservative management.
Pados
George
G
1st Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, "Hippocration Hospital," Thessaloniki, Greece. padosgyn@hol.gr
Vavilis
Dimitrios
D
Pantazis
Konstantinos
K
Agorastos
Theodoros
T
Bontis
John N
JN
D000293:Adolescent; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014844:Vulva / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery