1.
West Indian med. j
;
40(4): 185-6, Dec. 1991.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-101077
ABSTRACT
The rare condition of strings of a missing intrauterine contraceptive device presenting at the anus is described. Partial removal was achieved via the rectum and this was followed by a normal uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery.
Subject(s)
Humans , Adult , Female , Anal Canal , Intrauterine Device Expulsion , Intrauterine Devices/adverse effects
2.
West Indian med. j
;
39(2): 67-70, June 1990.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-90586
ABSTRACT
The peri-operative factors surrounding the patient subjected to vaginal hysterectomy were reviewed. Most of the patients were post-menopausal, and the indication for surgery cases was utero-vaginal descent. Regionalanaesthesia was associated with less blood loss, while lower blood losses were associated with fewer complications and shorter hospitalization. Overall, the morbidity was low (8%), and the mortality was zero