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Hypotonic and isotonic fluid overload as a complication of hysteroscopic procedures: two case reports.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20395900     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Hysteroscopy is used extensively for both the diagnosis and treatment of intrauterine pathology. Although considered a safe procedure, complications such as cervical laceration, uterine perforation, absorption of irrigation solutions and, rarely, gas or air embolism may occur. The authors present two cases with successful outcomes, whereby complications following hysteroscopy occurred due to excessive fluid absorption. Hypotonic as well as isotonic distention media can cause serious complications. The authors focus on factors that may increase the risk of fluid overload, which should be known to both anesthesiologists and gynecologists.
Authors:
P M Van Kruchten; J M F W Vermelis; I Herold; A A J Van Zundert
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Minerva anestesiologica     Volume:  76     ISSN:  1827-1596     ISO Abbreviation:  Minerva Anestesiol     Publication Date:  2010 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-16     Completed Date:  2010-07-09     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0375272     Medline TA:  Minerva Anestesiol     Country:  Italy    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  373-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care Unit and Pain Therapy, Catharina Hospital-Brabant Medical School, Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Anesthesia, General
Female
Fluid Therapy / adverse effects*
Hemodynamics / physiology
Humans
Hypotonic Solutions / adverse effects*
Hysteroscopy*
Isotonic Solutions / adverse effects*
Myoma / surgery
Respiratory Mechanics / physiology
Uterine Neoplasms / surgery
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Hypotonic Solutions; 0/Isotonic Solutions

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