Complications of fluid overload during hysteroscopic surgery: cardiomyopathy and epistaxis - A case report
Eun Bi Lee, Jihyoung Park, Hyun Kyo Lim, Yong Il Kim, Yeonghyeon Jin, Kwang Ho Lee, Eun Bi Lee, Jihyoung Park, Hyun Kyo Lim, Yong Il Kim, Yeonghyeon Jin, Kwang Ho Lee
Abstract
Background: Hysteroscopic surgery has been used in various gynecological fields. However, massive fluid overload can occur as a complication due to persistent infusion of media for uterine cavity distension. We present the case of a woman who developed cardiomyopathy with pulmonary edema and epistaxis during hysteroscopic surgery.
Case: A 76-year-old female underwent hysteroscopic septectomy. She manifested abrupt, active nasal bleeding and regurgitation in the intravenous line. Heart rate, SpO2, and PETCO2 decreased from 55 beats/min to 29 beats/min, from 100% to 56%, and from 31 mmHg to 9 mmHg, respectively. After the operation, brain CT showed bilateral prominent superior ophthalmic vein dilation. Echocardiography showed left ventricle apical ballooning and global hypokinesia. The patient recovered after two days of conservative management, with no sequelae.
Conclusions: Although hysteroscopic surgery is a simple procedure, careful monitoring is necessary to prevent complications from absorption of fluid distending media during the procedure.
Keywords: Cardiomyopathy; Epistaxis; Hysteroscopy; Pulmonary edema.
Conflict of interest statement
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.
Copyright © the Korean Society of Anesthesiologists, 2020.
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