Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3969196 | Progresos de Obstetricia y Ginecología | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Surgical hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that may result in potentially serious complications. The solution most commonly used for distension is glycine because of its low viscosity, low cost, transparency and compatibility with electrosurgery. However, excessive absorption of this fluid has adverse effects, ranging from mild fluid and electrolyte alterations to severe hyponatremia, acute pulmonary edema, coma, cardiovascular collapse and death. We report a case of acute pulmonary edema due to excessive absorption of glycine during hysteroscopic myomectomy.
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Authors
Ana MarÃa Gómez Laencina, Alfonso Javier MartÃnez RodrÃguez, Esther Priego Correa, Laura Villanueva Asensio, R. Sánchez Gabaldón, Laura Emilia Muñoz Saá,