COMPLICATIONS OF HYSTEROSCOPY - THEIR CAUSE, PREVENTION, AND CORRECTION

Complications of hysteroscopy occur more frequently in operative than in diagnostic cases. Problems related to uterine distension are common , usually preventable, and potentially extremely serious. Perforation of the uterus may occur during hysteroscopy but do not always cause si gnificant problems. In procedures of high risk for perforation the use of mechanical energy is safer than either laser or electrical energy. Laparoscopy and ultrasonography have some limited use in facilitating operative hysteroscopic procedures. Most complications occur during t he hysteroscopic surgical procedure. However some problems may not be apparent until the post operative period.