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01-09-2007 | Case Report

Uterovaginal fistula after laparoscopic excision of uterosacral endometriotic nodule

Authors: I. Chua, V. Thoma, M. Salvatores, A. Wattiez

Published in: Gynecological Surgery | Issue 3/2007

Abstract

A uterovaginal fistula was reported after an uneventful laparoscopic excision of a left uterosacral endometriotic nodule in a young woman. Indirect thermal injury to the left ureter by the bipolar grasping forceps was the main cause of the injury. Contributing factors are analyzed and preventive measures pertinent to this case are discussed.

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Title: Uterovaginal fistula after laparoscopic excision of uterosacral endometriotic nodule
Authors: I. Chua
V. Thoma
M. Salvatores
A. Wattiez
Publication date: 01-09-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Gynecological Surgery / Issue 3/2007
Print ISSN: 1613-2076
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2084
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10397-006-0268-z

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