Hum. Reprod. Advance Access originally published online on August 29, 2006
Human Reproduction 2006 21(11):2969-2971; doi:10.1093/humrep/del252
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Uro-retroperitoneum after ultrasound-guided transvaginal follicle puncture in an oocyte donor: A Case Report
1 Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique et Médecine de la Reproduction and 2 Service de Radiologie, Hôpital Tenon, Paris, France
3 To whom correspondence should be addressed at: Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique et Médecine de la Reproduction, Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France. E-mail: ofiori{at}freesurf.fr and olivia.fiori{at}tnn.ap-hop-paris.fr
Ultrasound-guided transvaginal follicle aspiration is the standard technique for oocyte retrieval prior to IVF. Complications are rare, but some are potentially serious. We report a case of ureteral injury with acute-onset uro-retroperitoneum in a volunteer oocyte donor. The patient recovered rapidly after ureteral stenting. This case underlines the need for all candidate oocyte donors to receive proper information on serious procedure-related complications.
Key words: IVF/oocyte retrieval/transvaginal follicle aspiration/ultrasound/uro-retroperitoneum