Unruptured pelvic abscesses in pregnancy: Report of two cases


YALÇIN Ö. T., Tanir H. M., Eskalen M.

Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation, vol.53, no.2, pp.133-134, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 53 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1159/000053010
  • Journal Name: Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.133-134
  • Keywords: Management, Pelvic abscess, Pregnancy
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Pelvic abscess is a rare entity in pregnancy. The true etiology is uncertain but a flare-up of an old pelvic inflammatory disease is most likely. Usually, these patients undergo laparotomy and these abscesses are discovered incidentally, as described in our series. Surgical drainage and conservative surgical procedures under antibiotics are recommended during pregnancy albeit there is no consensus on patient management. Through this report, we aim to discuss this clinical entity and to underline the importance of patient management in case of its diagnosis. Copyright © 2002 S. Karger AG, Basel.