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Leiomyoma remaining after vaginal hysterectomy for symptomatic leiomyomas. A case report
Aubert Agostini1, Julie Banet, Florence Bretelle
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, La Conception Hospital, Marseille, France. Service d'Obstétrique et de Gynécologie (Pr Blanc), Hôpital La Conception, 147 Boulevard Baille, 13385 Marseille Cedex 05, France. aagostini@mail.ap-hm.fr
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|March 8, 2003
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.