Recurrent Pelvic Infections and Salpingitis after Perforated Appendicitis.
BACKGROUND
The effect of perforated appendicitis on the adnexa is an issue of concern and controversy. Long-term fertility studies have been conflicting.


METHODS
We present the case of a patient with chronic pelvic infections, salpingitis, and hydrosalpinx after perforated appendicitis.


CONCLUSIONS
Magnetic resonance imaging was helpful in diagnosing a chronically obstructed fallopian tube, likely secondary to the dense adhesions from her previously treated perforated appendicitis. Salpingectomy relieved her symptoms of chronic pain and recurrent infections.
Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
Jessica
J
Limberg
Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
Howard
H
Ginsburg
Department of Radiology, Division of Pediatric Radiology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
Shailee
S
Lala
Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York. Electronic address: sandra.tomita@nyumc.org.
Sandra
S
Tomita
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications*; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D034161:Pelvic Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D012488:Salpingitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D034366:Streptococcus anginosus / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
Appendicitis; Hydrosalpinx; Salpingitis