Vaginal small-bowel evisceration 15 years post wertheim-hysterectomy: a case report and review of literature

Vaginal cuff dehiscence with evisceration (VCDE) is a rare but severe complication of hysterectomy with potentially lethal consequences requiring rapid surgical intervention. Due to the high frequency of hysterectomies, healthcare professionals should be aware of the condition and its aetiology, clinical presentation and precipitating factors to identify patients at risk. We report the case of a 74-year-old woman undergoing bowel resection due to VCDE 15 years post Wertheim-procedure.