Kaplan, Önder Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi - Tip Fakültesi - Kadin Hastaliklari ve Dogum AD, Turkey , Güney, Mehmet Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi - Tip Fakültesi - Kadin Hastaliklari ve Dogum AD, Turkey , Yüksel, Murat Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi - Tip Fakültesi - Kadin Hastaliklari ve Dogum AD, Turkey

Tuboovarian Abscess, Analysis of 61 cases

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Objective: The Aim of this study is to evaluate clinical and laboratory results of tuboovarian abscess and to invastigate treatment modalities. Material and Methods: 61 cases admitted to department of obstetric and gynecology, medical faculty of Suleyman Demirel University between 1998 and 2011 were analysed retrospectively. The clinical presentation, risk factors and Êtreatment methods Êwere examined. Results: Untreated pelvic inflammatory disease history were observed in 54% (n=33) of the patients, before the diagnosis of tuboovarian abscess. Intrauterine device use was an average of 10±4,1 years. 60% (n=37) of patients were multipar. The mean diameters of tuboovarian abcess were 7,1±2,7 cm (r=2-15cm) according to ultrasound and computed tomography results in perioperative period and the time of the diagnosis. The elapsed time to go to surgery in cases which performed the operation after the diagnosis were found as 2,4±1,3 days. Conclusion: The tuboovarian abcess is an important disease in terms of mortality and morbidity in which patient s age, pregnancy desire and clinical state should be taken into account In order to select the optimal method of treatment.

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Tuboovarian abscess , Pelvic Inflammatory Disease , Medical Treatment , Surgical Treatment

Medical Journal Of Suleyman Demirel University

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