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Pneumomediastinum from vaginal cuff dehiscence four months after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy: A case report

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Highlights • Vaginal cuff dehiscence is a rare post-operative complication after hysterectomy.• We report an unusual and delayed vaginal cuff dehiscence four months after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.• We recommend counseling… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Vaginal cuff dehiscence is a rare post-operative complication after hysterectomy.• We report an unusual and delayed vaginal cuff dehiscence four months after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.• We recommend counseling patients risk of vaginal cuff dehiscence when resumption of vaginal intercourse even after 8–12 weeks.• It is important to appreciate the anatomic connection between abdominal cavity and mediastinum to realize the diverse presentations of VCD.

Keywords: dehiscence four; vaginal cuff; hysterectomy; cuff dehiscence

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2017

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