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Vision disturbances after operative hysteroscopy.

N D Motashaw1, S Dave

  • 1"Delstar" 9/A, Patkar Marg, Godrej Chowk (Kemp's Corner), Mumbai 400 036, India.

The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
|May 5, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Transient blindness can occur after operative hysteroscopy using glycine irrigating fluid. This rare complication, similar to TURP syndrome, highlights the importance of monitoring patients after such procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic surgery
  • Ophthalmology
  • Urology

Background:

  • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) syndrome, characterized by vision disturbances, is a known complication associated with glycine irrigating fluid.
  • Operative hysteroscopy utilizes distention media, such as glycine, for visualization and surgical access.

Observation:

  • A 38-year-old woman experienced transient blindness following hysteroscopic myomectomy and endometrial resection.
  • Glycine (1.5% aminoacetic acid) was used as the distention medium during the procedure.

Findings:

  • Transient blindness is an uncommon but reported complication of operative hysteroscopy with glycine.
  • The visual disturbance in this case was temporary, resolving after the procedure.

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Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for visual complications with glycine use in gynecologic procedures.
  • Further research may be warranted to understand the mechanisms and risk factors for glycine-induced visual disturbances in hysteroscopy.
  • Clinicians should be aware of this potential adverse event and consider appropriate patient monitoring.