title: [Transvaginal ultrasonography. Diagnosis and treatment of pelvic abscesses].
abstract: In recent years, transvaginal ultrasound has revolutionized the diagnosis of many gynaecological diseases. During the last four years we have introduced transvaginal ultrasound in the diagnosis of pelvic abscesses. The diagnosis of pelvic abscess can be made with certainty by ultrasound-guided puncture. Usually it is possible to empty the abscess by aspiration of the content without the need of a general anaesthetic. The method thus requires few resources, and is furthermore organ-conserving. Our experience of the method is good, based on the treatment of about 50 patients so far.
authors.affiliation: Kvinneklinikken, Haukeland sykehus, Bergen.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gjelland
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014621:Vagina / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
vernacular_title: Transvaginal ultrasonografi. Diagnostikk og behandling av bekkenabscessar.