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The Le Fort colpocleisis is a surgical option for advanced pelvic organ prolapse in elderly and infirm women who no longer desire coital function. It is thought that the creation of adequate lateral drainage channels will prevent the occurrence of a pyometra. The author describes the occurrence of a pyometra, despite adequate vaginal channels, necessitating hysterectomy. A 78-year-old woman presented with a 3-year history of purulent vaginal discharge that began shortly after an uncomplicated Le Fort colpocleisis. She also complained of recurrent symptomatic prolapse. Radiologic evaluation revealed a pyometra, which was confirmed at the time of laparotomy. At the time of hysterectomy, she benefitted from total colpocleisis, vaginectomy, and levator plication. The approach to recurrent prolapse after Le Fort colpocleisis is discussed. The occurrence of pyometra despite adequate drainage should affect how patients undergoing obliterative procedures for pelvic organ prolapse are counseled.
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Roth, T.M. Pyometra and recurrent prolapse after Le Fort colpocleisis. Int Urogynecol J 18, 687–688 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-006-0201-z
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