Peritoneal Nodules after Laparoscopic Surgery With Uterine Morcellation: Review of a Rare Complication

Abstract The risk of occult malignancy being present at the time of uterine morcellation has been estimated to be about 1%. Dissemination of both benign and malignant disease may occur after morcellation, leading to a variety of peritoneal nodules. These lesions are reviewed.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of minimally invasive gynecology 2014-05, Vol.21 (3), p.384-388
Hauptverfasser:	Heller, Debra S., MD, Cracchiolo, Bernadette, MD, MPH
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adenomyosis Endometriosis Endometriosis - complications Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures - adverse effects Humans Hysterectomy Laparoscopy - adverse effects Leiomyoma Leiomyosarcoma Obstetrics and Gynecology Peritoneal Diseases - etiology Peritoneum - pathology Postoperative Complications - etiology Surgery Uterine neoplasms Uterine Neoplasms - complications Uterine Neoplasms - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract The risk of occult malignancy being present at the time of uterine morcellation has been estimated to be about 1%. Dissemination of both benign and malignant disease may occur after morcellation, leading to a variety of peritoneal nodules. These lesions are reviewed.
ISSN:	1553-4650 1553-4669
DOI:	10.1016/j.jmig.2014.01.003