Al-Inany H. Peritoneal closure vs. non-closure: estimation of pelvic fluid by transvaginal ultrasonography after abdominal hysterectomy.
Gynecol Obstet Invest 2004;
58:183-5. [PMID:
15256823 DOI:
10.1159/000079813]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2003] [Accepted: 01/12/2004] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To determine the volume of pelvic fluid and febrile morbidity after hysterectomy in which the peritoneum was or was not closed.
DESIGN
Prospective single-center study.
PARTICIPANTS
Fifty-four women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomized into two groups according to peritoneal closure: group I (n = 28) in which the peritoneum was closed, and group II (n = 26) in which the peritoneum was left open. All participants had early postoperative transvaginal ultrasound.
OUTCOME MEASURES
Volume of pelvic fluid accumulated after hysterectomy, total leukocytic count before and after hysterectomy, body temperature over the first 24 h, and wound healing.
RESULTS
There was a statistically significant difference between both groups regarding the volume of pelvic fluid collection, the duration of the operation and number of ampoules needed (p < 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference regarding body temperature, TLC, and wound complications.
CONCLUSION
Peritoneal non-closure does not increase short-term morbidity, however it does cause an increase in peritoneal pelvic fluid. The impact of this on long-term sequelae as adhesions should be investigated.
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