Pelvic inflammatory disease.

Acute salpingitis is an extremely common disease with much morbidity and is undoubtedly increasing in incidence, as a result of the increasing incidence of gonorrhea and the increasing use of contraceptive measures. It must be treated early and aggressively, and follow-up is mandatory. The use of laparoscopy in the differential diagnosis of salpingitis remains almost entirely dependent upon clinical judgement.