Article: Spontaneous perforation of pyometra-is hysterectomy required in the emergent setting? A case report and literature review.
Journal of surgical case reports
2022 Volume 2022, Issue 8, Page(s) rjac388
Abstract: Spontaneous perforation of pyometra is a rare event associated with significant morbidity and mortality when diffuse peritonitis is present. While malignant lesions of the cervical tract are the most common cause of pyometra, several benign conditions ... ...
Abstract | Spontaneous perforation of pyometra is a rare event associated with significant morbidity and mortality when diffuse peritonitis is present. While malignant lesions of the cervical tract are the most common cause of pyometra, several benign conditions can contribute to this diagnosis. Traditionally hysterectomy has been the surgical approach of choice for this clinical entity; however, in the setting of septic shock, temporizing techniques may offer the opportunity to stabilize patients and complete a thorough work up before committing to definitive resection. This report explores a case of septic shock secondary to spontaneous perforation of pyometra that was definitively managed with peritoneal lavage and wide drainage. Intraoperative hysteroscopy and uterine biopsy were performed, and no malignancy was identified on final pathology. Intraoperative hysteroscopy along with peritoneal lavage and wide drainage may reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with sepsis from spontaneous perforation of pyometra and potentially avoid unnecessary hysterectomy. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2022-08-30 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Case Reports |
ZDB-ID | 2580919-2 |
ISSN | 2042-8812 |
ISSN | 2042-8812 |
DOI | 10.1093/jscr/rjac388 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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