Ascites and pleural and pericardial effusion after operative laparoscopy

C Crescini, Claudio Crescini, Crescini C, von Wunster S, Silvia Von Wunster, S von Wunster, Spazzini D, D Spazzini, Donata Spazzini
The Journal of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists · 2000 · vol. 7(1) , pp. 155–157 · doi:10.1016/s1074-3804(00)80028-6 · PMID:10648758 · W2111603270
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This paper describes ascites and effusions in the pleura and pericardium that occurred after operative laparoscopy.

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Rare cases of massive ascites associated with pelvic endometriosis have been reported. Our patient developed ascites several days after laparoscopy, probably as an infective complication.

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endometriosis

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Ascites Laparoscopy Pericardial Effusion Pleural Effusion Postoperative Complications Adult Ascites Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Pericardial Effusion Pleural Effusion Postoperative Complications Time Factors

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