A Decade of Pelvic Pain and Infertility: A Case Report of an Unexpected Intraoperative Discovery. Issue 2 (2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stephens, Angela; Gavrilova-Jordan, Larisa P.; Ray, Chadburn
• Is Part Of: Journal of endometriosis and pelvic pain disorders. Volume 9:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 132
• Page End: 134
• Publication Date: 2017
• Subjects: Female infertility -- Foreign bodies -- Pelvic pain -- Postoperative pain; Endometriosis -- Periodicals; Pelvic pain -- Periodicals; 618.1
• DOI: 10.5301/jeppd.5000280
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2284-0265

Abstract

Introduction: Retained surgical objects can impact quality of life as it relates to chronic pelvic pain and reproductive health. Case report: A 39-year-old G1P0010 with chronic pelvic pain and infertility attributed to pelvic adhesions and bilateral hydrosalpinx caused by an 18-cm surgical drain left 10 years prior. Conclusions: Our case highlights the significance of thoughtful perioperative care as well as special considerations when approaching patients with pelvic pain and infertility with histories of abdominopelvic surgery.