Objective To analyze the possible cause leading to death during the procecture oy IUD removal under hysteroscopy and how it could be prevented. Methods All (11 110) cases of IUD removal under hysteroscopy performed ...Objective To analyze the possible cause leading to death during the procecture oy IUD removal under hysteroscopy and how it could be prevented. Methods All (11 110) cases of IUD removal under hysteroscopy performed at 87 hospitals in Shanghai from 2001 to 2007 were reviewed. Four dead cases were reported. Results Air embolism was suspected as the cause of death. Associated risk factors included insufficient preoperative preparation, short duration between surgeries, non-standard procedure, careless observation and untimely resuscitation. Conclusion This emphasizes the necessity of early interventions taken such as prevention, early detection and management of the fatal complications.展开更多
文摘Objective To analyze the possible cause leading to death during the procecture oy IUD removal under hysteroscopy and how it could be prevented. Methods All (11 110) cases of IUD removal under hysteroscopy performed at 87 hospitals in Shanghai from 2001 to 2007 were reviewed. Four dead cases were reported. Results Air embolism was suspected as the cause of death. Associated risk factors included insufficient preoperative preparation, short duration between surgeries, non-standard procedure, careless observation and untimely resuscitation. Conclusion This emphasizes the necessity of early interventions taken such as prevention, early detection and management of the fatal complications.