Idiopathic postoperative ascites after laparoscopic salpingectomy for ectopic pregnancy

J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2005 Sep-Oct;12(5):439-41. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2005.04.005.

Abstract

Postoperative ascites is a rare and serious complication of laparoscopic procedures. Urinary tract injury, bowel injury, and lymph duct injury are the common causes; however, in some patients no definitive cause can be identified after an extensive diagnostic work-up. We present a case of postoperative ascites of unknown origin. The patient recovered with general treatments. We presume that diffuse peritoneal injury may have been caused by unidentified substances in our patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Pain / etiology
  • Adult
  • Ascites / diagnosis
  • Ascites / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / surgery
  • Salpingostomy / adverse effects*