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Pneumothorax complicating laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy
R de Tayrac1, A Gervaise, D Laurent
1epartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antoine Beclere Hospital , Clamart Cedex, France.
Abstract:
Right pneumothorax occurred 2 days after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. The mechanism was most likely CO2 diffusion from pneumoperitoneum through a diaphragmatic defect. It is essential to be aware of this rare complication because of its late onset after the surgical procedure.