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Laparoscopic Non-Mesh Cerclage Pectopexy with Uterine Preservation for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Published on: October 25, 2024
Pyometra complicating a LeFort colpocleisis
Marc R Toglia1, Matthew J Fagan
1Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Mainline Health, Riddle Memorial Hospital, Media, PA, USA. togliam@verizon.net
Abstract:
An 81-year-old woman presented with uterine procedentia and incomplete bladder emptying. She initially experienced significant relief of her symptoms with a pessary but developed chronic vaginal bleeding and discharge. She subsequently underwent a LeFort colpocleisis. She presented to the office 7 weeks later complaining of a persistent vaginal discharge and loss of appetite. She was admitted to the hospital and was diagnosed with a pyometra and underwent a supracervical hysterectomy without complications.
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