title: [Actinomycotic tubo-ovarian abscess in the presence of an intrauterine device].
abstract: Two cases of women with actinomycotic tubo-ovarian abscesses are reported. Both of the patients were users of intrauterine contraceptive devices. They were successfully treated by abdominal hysterectomy with salpingooophorectomy--in one cases appendectomy in addition--and pelvic drainage combined with antibiotic therapy. Aspects of nature, diagnosis, mode of infection and therapy of actinomycosis are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology*; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*
vernacular_title: Aktinomykotische Tubo-Ovarial-Abszesse bei Intrauterinpessar.