Open AccessA minor complication of cryosurgery occlusion of the cervical canal
Author(s) -
Thormann L.,
Schantz A.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016348009154098
Subject(s) - medicine , cryosurgery , cervical canal , cervix , complication , surgery , occlusion , cancer
In a series of 145 patients who underwent cryosurgery of the cervix uteri, six cases (4 per cent) were found with occlusion of the cervical canal. The patients complained of constant pains resembling labor. Inspection of the cervix uteri showed necrosis covering the orificium externum uteri. On removal of the necrotic area there was a discharge of watery fluid. The patients were then free of pain.