title: A rare case of rupture of ovary causing haemorrhagic shock following uncomplicated oocyte retrieval--a case report.
abstract: Oocyte retrieval is a common procedure for in vitro fertilisation. Usually it is safe, but sometimes serious complications such as major intra-peritoneal bleeding, can occur. For units without rapid access to blood transfusion and theatre facilities, this can be potentially life threatening. We are presenting a case report of a woman who required emergency surgery for management of intra-peritoneal haemorrhage due to an extremely rare complication of ovarian rupture after routine uncomplicated transvaginal oocyte retrieval.
authors: Assisted Conception Unit, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, UK. subhayu.bandyopadhyay@nhs.net
authors: Subhayu
authors: S
authors: Bandyopadhyay
authors: Vanessa
authors: V
authors: Kay
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D054315:Oocyte Retrieval; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D012421:Rupture / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D012771:Shock, Hemorrhagic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome