ISSN:
1432-0711
Keywords:
Clostridium sepsis
;
Perforation of the uterus
;
Ectopic pregnancy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Twenty-eight hours after CO2 insufflation and curettage in a 26 year old, haemolysis, jaundice and anuria developed. As an ectopic pregnancy was also suspected, a diagnostic laparoscopy was done and was followed by a hysterectomy and left salpingo-oophorectomy before Clostridium perfringens was grown on culture. The survival of the patient despite clostridial infection is probably due to immediate surgical treatment and intensive post-operative care.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00207715
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