Question
A 26-year-old woman undergoes a laparoscopic tubal ligation using Falope rings. Approximately 8 hours after the procedure, she presents to the emergency department, complaining of increasing lower abdominal pain, nausea, but no vomiting. Examination finds a diffusely tender abdomen with an ill-defined midline fullness rising to 4 cm below the umbilical incision. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s symptoms?
| A. |
abdominal wall hematoma |
| B. |
broad ligament hematoma |
| C. |
urinary retention |
| D. |
ovarian ischemia |
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