Sheng-Mou Hsiao1, Fon-Jou Hsieh, Yih-Ron Lien. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. smhsiao2@ms54.hinet.net
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical features of tuboovarian abscess (TOA) in pre- and postmenopausal women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between January 1992 and December 2000, all patients with surgically documented TOA at National Taiwan University Hospital were enrolled into this retrospective study. Salient information with respect to the history, current illnesses, risk factors, physical findings, laboratory data, surgeries and postoperative complications was obtained from medical records. RESULTS: Of 74 patients with TOA, nine were postmenopausal women. Compared with the premenopausal group, postmenopausal patients were significantly more likely to have contributing medical disorders (p < 0.001) and concomitant pelvic malignant tumors (p = 0.037). CONCLUSION: Thorough investigation for concomitant pelvic malignant tumors and meticulous medical care should be provided for postmenopausal women with TOA.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the clinical features of tuboovarian abscess (TOA) in pre- and postmenopausal women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between January 1992 and December 2000, all patients with surgically documented TOA at National Taiwan University Hospital were enrolled into this retrospective study. Salient information with respect to the history, current illnesses, risk factors, physical findings, laboratory data, surgeries and postoperative complications was obtained from medical records. RESULTS: Of 74 patients with TOA, nine were postmenopausal women. Compared with the premenopausal group, postmenopausal patients were significantly more likely to have contributing medical disorders (p < 0.001) and concomitant pelvic malignant tumors (p = 0.037). CONCLUSION: Thorough investigation for concomitant pelvic malignant tumors and meticulous medical care should be provided for postmenopausal women with TOA.
Authors: M Ammar Kalas; Sara Alhariri; Andrew Jonathen Ortega; Gian Marco Galura; Ihsan Al Bayati; Sarah Al Obaidi Journal: J Investig Med High Impact Case Rep Date: 2022 Jan-Dec