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Bilateral or unilateral tubo-ovarian abscess: exploring its clinical significance
ObjectivesTo assess the characteristics of patients with unilateral and bilateral tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA).
MethodsWomen diagnosed with TOA during...
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Coexistence of tubo-ovarian abscess and carcinoid tumor of the appendix in a sexually inactive girl: a case report
BackgroundTubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) is mostly a sequela of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which is seen in sexually active women. Although very...
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Endometriosis is a risk factor for recurrent pelvic inflammatory disease after tubo-ovarian abscess surgery
PurposeTo evaluate the clinical outcomes and prognosis of patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery for tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA) and identify risk...
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Image-guided drainage management of tubo-ovarian abscess and the role of C-reactive protein measurements in monitoring treatment response: a single-center experience
PurposeWe aimed to compare the results of image-guided drainage in addition to antibiotic therapy (antibiotherapy) with antibiotherapy alone in the...
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Tubo-ovarian mass with raised CA-125 in a 21-year-old female
IntroductionPeritonitis associated with fungal species Curvularia lunata seldom occurs with only five cases reported in the literature, all in...
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Is it possible to estimate the need for surgical management in patients with a tubo-ovarian abscess at admission? A retrospective long-term analysis
BackgroundThis study aimed to determine the possible prognostic factors correlated with the treatment modalities of tubo-ovarian abscesses (TOAs) and...
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Risk factors for the development of tubo-ovarian abscesses in women with ovarian endometriosis: a retrospective matched case–control study
BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to assess the risk factors associated with the development of tubo-ovarian abscesses in women with ovarian...
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Mimicking Ovarian Cancer: A Case Series from A Tertiary Cancer Center
The female pelvis has a complex anatomy, and benign adnexal diseases can present as malignant ovarian masses clinically and radiologically. Between 1...
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Successful laparoscopic resection of fallopian tube abscess caused by Escherichia coli in a 12-year-old adolescent virgin:a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundUpstream infection with vaginal flora can develop into tubal endothelial damage and tubal edema, which can lead to tubal obstruction and...
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Psoas abscess in pregnancy: a review of the literature and suggestion of minimally invasive treatment options
AimLess than a dozen cases of psoas abscesses in pregnancy have been described in the literature. We reviewed the literature when treating a patient...
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Tubo-ovarian abscess with sepsis in a nonagenarian woman: a case report and literature review
BackgroundA complete infectious focus survey relies on a thorough physical examination as well as a pelvic examination. Tubo-ovarian abscess, though...
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Multimodality imaging of acute gynecological emergencies—a pictorial essay
Gynecological emergencies can often present with a myriad of non-specific signs and symptoms, posing a diagnostic challenge to the clinician. They...
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Is routine imaging necessary prior to percutaneous abscess catheter removal?
BackgroundRoutine management after abscess drainage includes CT or fluoroscopic imaging to assess for residual abscess cavity prior to catheter...
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Brain abscess caused by Actinomyces turicensis in a non-immunocompromised adult patient: a case report and systematic review of the literature
BackgroundActinomyces turicensis is rarely responsible of clinically relevant infections in human. Infection is often misdiagnosed as malignancy,...
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Factors associated with an unfavorable clinical course in hospitalized patients with pelvic inflammatory disease: a retrospective cohort study of 117 patients from a Japanese academic institution
BackgroundThis study aimed to determine the factors associated with an unfavorable clinical course (emergency surgery and/or prolonged...
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Pelvic and central nervous system tuberculosis complicated by a paradoxical response manifesting as a spinal tuberculoma: a case report
BackgroundThe post-partum period is a risk factor for tuberculosis (TB), possibly including the period after miscarriage as illustrated here. This...
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Retrospective study on the efficacy and prognostic factors of conservative versus drainage of tubo-ovarian abscesses
PurposeManagement of tubo-ovarian abscesses (TOA) is often complex and may include antibiotics, image-guided drainage via interventional radiology...
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Successful laparoscopic resection of ovarian abscess caused by Staphylococcus aureus in a 13-year-old girl: a case report and review of literature
BackgroundOvarian abscesses, which occur mostly in sexually active women via recurrent sal**itis, occur rarely in virginal adolescent girls. Here,...
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The role of systemic immune inflammation index in predicting treatment success in tuboovarian abscesses
PurposeThe aim of this study was to determine the predictability of the systemic immune inflammation index (SII) on the response to medical treatment...
