title: Pelvic abscess: examination and transvaginal drainage guided by real-time ultrasonography.
abstract: We have reported a case involving a multiloculated pelvic abscess that was examined, incised, and drained under the guidance of real-time ultrasonography. This method is safe and has certain distinct advantages over more traditional surgical techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-3335.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Loy
authors.forename: D G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Gallup
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Holzman
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Geist
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D004322:Drainage; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008875:Middle Aged; D010388:Pelvis; D014463:Ultrasonography