{"paper_id":"a016a4e4-8588-414d-b900-6c182cc20203","body_text":"Case report\nVaginal Cuff Abscess that Developed after Laparoscopic Surgery for Severe Endometriosis: Case Report\n2013 Volume 29 Issue 1 Pages 103-109\nDetails\nAbstract\nBecause of the use of prophylactic antibiotics, a vaginal cuff infection after a total hysterectomy is relatively rare. We experienced a case of a vaginal cuff abscess that developed after laparoscopic surgery for severe endometriosis.\nCase: A 48-year-old woman with history of a previous laparotomy underwent laparoscopic surgery for severe endometriosis because of failed medical therapy. On the first postoperative day, she developed a fever of over 38°C. Despite therapy with several antimicrobial agents, her fever persisted and the vagina cuff began draining. A computed tomography scan revealed an abscess at the site. Repeat surgery was performed nine days later; the procedure included exfoliation of inflammatory adhesions, drainage of the abscess, and lavage of the abdominal cavity. When a vaginal cuff infection occurs, early detection can be effective in its resolution.\nCase: A 48-year-old woman with history of a previous laparotomy underwent laparoscopic surgery for severe endometriosis because of failed medical therapy. On the first postoperative day, she developed a fever of over 38°C. Despite therapy with several antimicrobial agents, her fever persisted and the vagina cuff began draining. A computed tomography scan revealed an abscess at the site. Repeat surgery was performed nine days later; the procedure included exfoliation of inflammatory adhesions, drainage of the abscess, and lavage of the abdominal cavity. When a vaginal cuff infection occurs, early detection can be effective in its resolution.\n© 2013 Japan Society of Gynecologic and Obstetric Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Therapy\nFavorites & Alerts\nRecently viewed articles","source_license":"CC0","license_restricted":false}