title: [Sepsis after thermoablation and sterilization].
abstract: Endometrial ablation is a commonly used procedure in the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding. The procedure is considered quite safe, but may also involve severe complications. We present a patient who developed life-threatening sepsis after the procedure.
authors.forename: Kirsi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Joronen
authors.forename: Eija
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Laurikainen
mesh_terms: D055356:Endometrial Ablation Techniques; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*