Tubo-ovarian abscess after tubal ligation.
Tubo-ovarian abscess usually results from ascending infection of the lower genital tract. In a few cases it can occur as a result of direct contamination at the time of tubal sterilization. We describe a case that presented seven years after post partum tubal sterilization, showing both acute and chronic components.
Pickering
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Peebles Hospital, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
Smith
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D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000009:adverse effects*