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  • Title: Leiomyoma remaining after vaginal hysterectomy for symptomatic leiomyomas. A case report.
    Author: Agostini A, Banet J, Bretelle F, Cravello L, Blanc B.
    Journal: J Reprod Med; 2003 Feb; 48(2):119-20. PubMed ID: 12621796.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: A remaining leiomyoma, an uncommon postoperative complication of vaginal hysterectomy for symptomatic leiomyomas, occurred. CASE: A second vaginal operation for a remaining leiomyoma was necessary 1 month after a vaginal hysterectomy for a myomatous uterus. CONCLUSION: Checking the pelvic cavity during hysterectomy may avoid this complication.
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