Abstract
Background: 4% icodextrin is a fluid that can be instilled laparoscopically to prevent adhesion formation. There are few complications reported in the literature associated with its use. Case: A 38-year-old woman, gravida 2, para 0, abortus 2 underwent laparoscopic salpingectomy. 4% icodextrin was instilled in an effort to prevent adhesion formation. Postoperatively, the patient experienced urinary retention and gross vulvar edema that required foley catheter use until the 4% icodextrin solution had absorbed. Conclusion: Postoperative complications that may be associated with the use of 4% icodextrin include urinary retention and vulvar edema.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | e858-e860 |
Journal | Military medicine |
Volume | 180 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine