Leiomyoma remaining after vaginal hysterectomy for symptomatic leiomyomas. A case report

J Reprod Med. 2003 Feb;48(2):119-20.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy, Vaginal / adverse effects*
  • Hysterectomy, Vaginal / methods
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Leiomyoma / diagnosis
  • Leiomyoma / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm, Residual / diagnosis*
  • Neoplasm, Residual / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery*