Laparoscopic management of uterine perforation: report of three cases

We present three cases of uterine perforation which were managed laparoscopically at the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, between January and December 2008. Our objective was to determine the outcomes of uterine perforations and to create awareness on the availability of the laparoscopic manage...

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Published inEast African medical journal Vol. 86; no. 3; p. 143
Main Authors Parkar, R B, Patel, Y
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Kenya 01.03.2009
Subjects
Abortion, Induced - adverse effects
Adult
Female
Humans
Hysteroscopy - adverse effects
Laparoscopy
Uterine Diseases - surgery
Uterine Perforation - etiology
Uterine Perforation - surgery
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Summary:We present three cases of uterine perforation which were managed laparoscopically at the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, between January and December 2008. Our objective was to determine the outcomes of uterine perforations and to create awareness on the availability of the laparoscopic management at such complications and to recommend the procedure as a suitable option to laparotomy.
ISSN:0012-835X