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Ethan Sterk1, Keven Stonewall2
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, United States; Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, United States.
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|December 1, 2019
Summary
Vaginal cuff dehiscence, a rare complication after hysterectomy, can cause bowel evisceration. This case highlights emergency diagnosis and laparoscopic repair of vaginal cuff defects, ensuring full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Surgical complications
- Emergency medicine
- Gynecologic surgery
Background:
- Vaginal cuff dehiscence (VCD) is a rare but serious complication following hysterectomy.
- Bowel evisceration due to VCD is a surgical emergency with limited emergency medicine literature.
- Prompt recognition and management are crucial to prevent severe sequelae.
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