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uterine perforation
Etiology:
- pelvic surgery
- hysteroscopy
- dilation & curettage
- pelvic trauma
- intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) [4]
- risk factors
a) cervical stenosis
b) decreased strength of the myometrial wall
- pregnancy
- menopause
Complications:
- pelvic hemorrhage
- sepsis
Management:
- correct etiology
- supportive management of complications
General
perforation
gynecologic disease
References
- Wikipedia: Uterine perforation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uterine_perforation
- UpToDate 19.2
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/uterine-perforation-during-gynecologic-procedures
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- 5 Minute Consult
Uterine Perforation
http://5minuteconsult.com/5mc/509178
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- Alder CM and Patterson DK
Complete Uterine Perforation by an Intrauterine Contraceptive
Device
Mescape Oncology
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/519319