title: Massive ascites produced by chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. A case report.
abstract: Massive ascites occurred as a complication of pelvic inflammatory disease. The patient underwent exploratory laparotomy with successful resolution of the ascites.
authors.affiliation: Kennedy Memorial Hospital, University Medical Center, Stratford, NJ 08084.
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Sobel
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Ridgik
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001201:Ascites / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008200:Lymphangiectasis / Q000209:etiology; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000150:complications*