Vault Hematomas After Vaginal Hysterectomy
Author Information
Author(s): Dane Cem, Banu Cetin, Ahmet Yayla, Murat
Primary Institution: Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Hypothesis
The study aims to investigate the incidence of sonographically detectable vault hematomas after vaginal hysterectomy and its relation to postoperative morbidity.
Conclusion
Sonographic detection of vaginal vault fluid collection is common after hysterectomy, but such a finding rarely indicates additional treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- 19.4% of women had a vaginal vault hematoma.
- 40% of patients with vault hematoma experienced febrile morbidity.
- 70% of women with vault hematoma had small-sized hematomas.
Takeaway
After a surgery called vaginal hysterectomy, some women can have fluid collections called hematomas, but most of the time, they don't need extra treatment.
Methodology
The study was a prospective-observational study involving 103 women who underwent vaginal hysterectomy, with transabdominal ultrasound examinations performed postoperatively to assess vault hematomas.
Limitations
The small number of patients with vault hematoma limited the statistical significance of febrile morbidity findings.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 52.32 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.005
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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