Pelvic abscess: examination and transvaginal drainage guided by real-time ultrasonography.
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.
Loy
R A
RA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-3335.
Gallup
D G
DG
Hill
J A
JA
Holzman
G M
GM
Geist
D
D
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