Pyometra. a complication of cervical cryosurgery
Curry, S.L.; Weed, J.C.; Creasman, W.T.
Obstetrics and Gynecology 40(4): 499-501
1972
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-7844 PMID: 5073445 Document Number: 48324
In a series of 300 patients at the Duke University Medical Center cryosurgery was performed in cases of abnormal cytology indicative of preinvasis cervical disease. Colposcopy and biopsies were done before freezing. Only minor complications had followed until recently 2 patients developed pyometra within 72 hours after cryosurgery. Both had a previous history of pelvic inflammatory disease. Each had an intrauterine device (IUD) in place. In 20 other patients with IUDs no complications had occurred. An additional 4 patients had an acute exacerbation of pelvic infections during the 1st week after cryosurgery. None were wearing an IUD. Patients with a history of repeated gonococcal infections had residual mixed anaerobic infections are not considered suitable for cryosurgery. Pelvic inflammatory disease may be aggravated by this technique. Pyometra as a side effect may result.