title: Transvaginal aspiration of ovarian cysts: prognosis based on outcome over a 12-month period.
abstract: The success of transvaginal aspiration of ovarian cysts in terms of cyst dimensions, location, and content and the age of the women was evaluated in 35 women aged 17 to 76 years old. Three parameters proved important in predicting the outcome of aspiration: age of the woman (higher age = poorer prognosis for cure), maximum diameter of the cyst (larger diameter = poorer prognosis), and location (left-sided cysts have a poorer prognosis). Prognosis based on outcome indicates aspiration of large cysts should be avoided in older women.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assaf Harofe Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Weinraub
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Avrech
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fuchs
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Golan
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Bukovsky
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Caspi
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: El
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011379:Prognosis; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods*; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography