title: Ovarian abscess after ovum retrieval for in-vitro fertilization.
abstract: An ovarian abscess is an uncommon surgical emergency that could be lethal. The causes of an ovarian abscess vary, and treatment thereof may unfortunately lead to an oophorectomy. In order to draw the attention of physicians to this rare entity, we present a case of ovarian abscess resulting from follicle aspiration for in-vitro fertilization. Furthermore, with correct preoperative diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention at an early stage, the affected ovary may be salvageable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rabin Medical Centre (Beilinson Campus), Petah Tikva, Israel.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dicker
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dekel
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Orvieto
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Bar-Hava
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Feldberg
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ben-Rafael
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008297:Male; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010063:Ovum; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005839:Gentamicins; D002981:Clindamycin