Abstract
Background:
A remaining leiomyoma, an uncommon postoperative complication of vaginal hysterectomy for symptomatic leiomyomas, occurred.
Case:
A second vaginal operation for a remaining leiomyoma was necessary 1 month after a vaginal hysterectomy for a myomatous uterus.
Conclusion:
Checking the pelvic cavity during hysterectomy may avoid this complication.
MeSH terms
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Hysterectomy, Vaginal / adverse effects*
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Hysterectomy, Vaginal / methods
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Laparoscopy / methods
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Leiomyoma / diagnosis
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Leiomyoma / surgery*
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Middle Aged
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Neoplasm, Residual / diagnosis*
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Neoplasm, Residual / surgery
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Postoperative Complications
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Treatment Outcome
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Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis
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Uterine Neoplasms / surgery*