title: Value of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate in gynecologic infections.
abstract: The ESR remains a valuable test in gynecology, specifically when obtained sequentially in cases of pelvic infection. It is nonspecific but has much merit in assessing prognosis and therapeutic measures. In conjunction with laparoscopy and diagnostic ultrasound it plays an important part in the evaluation of abdominal and pelvic infections.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis; D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001799:Blood Sedimentation; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007047:Hysterosalpingography; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000382:microbiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal