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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · May 1995
Clinical TrialUltrasonographically guided transvaginal aspiration of tuboovarian abscesses and pyosalpinges: an optional treatment for acute pelvic inflammatory disease.
- M A Aboulghar, R T Mansour, and G I Serour.
- Egyptian In Vitro Fertilization-Embryo Transfer Center, Cairo University, Egypt.
- Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 1995 May 1; 172 (5): 1501-3.
ObjectiveOur purpose was to assess the value of ultrasonographically guided transvaginal aspiration of tuboovarian abscesses and pyosalpinges presenting with the clinical picture of acute pelvic inflammatory disease.Study DesignFifteen patients seen for acute pelvic inflammatory disease were treated by ultrasonographically guided transvaginal aspiration of pus from tuboovarian abscesses and pyosalpinges, followed by local and systemic administration of antimicrobal therapy.ResultsImprovement of symptoms followed aspiration in all patients. Temperature dropped to normal within 24 to 72 hours, and pain completely disappeared within 3 days. All patients were symptom free during a follow-up period of 6 months after aspiration.ConclusionUltrasonographically guided transvaginal aspiration of pyosalpinges and tuboovarian abscesses is an effective, simple, and safe treatment. It avoided the need for laparoscopy or laparotomy.
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