Recurrence rate after fluid aspiration from sonographically benign-appearing ovarian cysts.
The outcome after fluid aspiration from 41 sonographically benign-appearing ovarian cysts was assessed. The considerable probability of recurrence was significantly higher after ultrasound-guided aspiration than following aspiration via laparoscopy (54% versus 30%, respectively, at 36 months). Although all the recurring cysts were benign, the concern with malignancy and the high recurrence rate seem to indicate that fluid aspiration from sonographically benign-appearing cysts by either method is not the management of choice.
Lipitz
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
Seidman
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Menczer
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J
Bider
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D
Oelsner
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Moran
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O
Shalev
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J
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D010298:Parity; D012008:Recurrence; D015983:Selection Bias; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography