| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3957268 | Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We report on 2 cases of successful hysteroscopic removal of uterovaginal packing, inserted during cesarean sections after uterine hemorrhage resistant to medical therapy. The packing, in both cases, could not be removed vaginally with sponge forceps because the packing had been sutured to the uterine cavity. A hysteroscopic approach enabled identification and cutting with 5F scissors of the stitches fixing the packing to the uterine walls, allowing straightforward removal in an outpatient setting and avoiding a repeated laparotomy. Some useful techniques to handle such a situation are described.
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Authors
Stefano MD, Attilio MD, Lauro MD, Maurizio MD, Maria Antonietta MD, Oronzo MD, Carmine MD,