Abstract
Pulmonary hemorrhage is a rare but sometimes fatal complication of hysteroscopy. We present the first case report in which a healthy patient developed lung collapse induced by pulmonary hemorrhage after operative hysteroscopy. The possible etiologies of this rare complication are also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 11-14 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2007 |
Keywords
- Hysteroscopy
- Lung collapse
- Pulmonary hemorrhage
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology