Pararenal hematoma as a complication of vaginal hysterectomy. A case report
Lev-Gur, M.; Patel, S.; Greston, W.M.; McGill, F.
Journal of Reproductive Medicine 32(1): 68-71
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758 PMID: 3550068 Document Number: 291412
Following a vaginal hysterectomy, a woman developed a pelvic hematoma that expanded in the retroperitoneum to the level of the right kidney. Such a complication, a pararenal hematoma after vaginal hysterectomy, has not been reported on previously. The cuff hematoma was demonstrated clearly by ultrasonography. However, the extent and dimensions of the retroperitoneal hematoma were disclosed only by computed tomographic (CT) scanning. We recommend that a the CT scan be considered in the evaluation of any large posthysterectomy pelvic hematoma.