title: Vaginal cuff dehiscence: risk factors and management.
abstract: Vaginal cuff dehiscence and evisceration are rare but serious complications of pelvic surgery, specifically hysterectomy. The data on risks of vaginal cuff dehiscence are variable, and there is no consensus on how to manage this complication. In our review, we present a summary of the risk factors, with symptoms, precipitating events, and treatment options for patients with vaginal cuff dehiscence after pelvic surgery. In addition, we provide a review of the current literature on this important surgical outcome and suggestions for future research on the incidence and prevention of vaginal cuff dehiscence.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Women and Infants Hospital, Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
authors.forename: Beth
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Cronin
authors.forename: Vivian W
authors.initials: VW
authors.lastname: Sung
authors.forename: Kristen A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Matteson
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015994:Incidence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*