During an operative hysteroscopy to treat a 2cm fibroid using a hysteroscopic fluid management system, it was reported that the patient was retaining fluid.Although the pressure was set on 90 and the intrauterine pressure was 70, the pump was pumping faster than normal.There was an inflow of 5,300 mls and a deficit of 3,100 mls.The patient was given lasix and since it produced a minimum output of fluid, the patient was taken back to the operating room to have the excess fluid removed.The surgeon performed a culdocentesis and drained 4,300 mls of fluid.There was no perforation of the uterus.The patient¿s post-operative condition was reported as fine.
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