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During an attempted uterine ablation, the doctor caused a small perforation in the uterine wall with the camera at beginning of procedure. procedure was stopped. how long does this typically take to heal?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

2 weeks: It should take 2 weeks for the perforation to heal. However, if another intrauterine procedure is contemplated, wait 4 weeks.

Dr Kuitems and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 11/16/2019

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A member asked:

During an attempted uterine ablation, the doctor caused a small perforation in the uterine wall with the camera at beginning of procedure. procedure was stopped. how long does this typically take to heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Kuitems and 7 doctors agreed

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