Vaginal evisceration

Am J Emerg Med. 1990 Mar;8(2):127-8. doi: 10.1016/0735-6757(90)90199-a.

Abstract

A case of spontaneous vaginal evisceration is presented. Predisposing causes are the postmenopausal atrophic vagina, previous vaginal surgery, and the presence of an enterocele. Successful outcome is dependent on early recognition and surgical management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Hernia
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy / adverse effects
  • Intestinal Diseases / etiology*
  • Intestinal Diseases / surgery
  • Intestine, Small* / surgery
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Vaginal Diseases / etiology*