Question 63 (part 2) · LEK · Hysteroscopy

The most dangerous complication connected with the administration of CO 2 to dilate the uterine cavity is:

  1. A. air embolism.
  2. B. uterine perforation.
  3. C. water intoxication syndrome.
  4. D. infection.
  5. E. pelvic inflammatory disease.
Hint

CO2 is a gas pumped under pressure into a cavity with open venous sinuses — what can enter the circulation?

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