title: In vitro fertilization complicated by rupture of tubo-ovarian abscess during pregnancy.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Pelvic abscess during pregnancy is an uncommon complication, but can lead to adverse perinatal outcomes during pregnancy.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present a patient who developed rupture of a tubo-ovarian abscess during pregnancy following in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. Thirty-eight reported cases are reviewed, and transvaginal oocyte retrieval, genital tract infections, endometrioma, and previous pelvic surgery are considered as risk factors for pelvic abscess during pregnancy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Prolonging gestational duration when an infection situation is allowed is the principle of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
authors.forename: Cha
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Han
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
authors.forename: Chen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
authors.forename: Xiao-Juan
authors.initials: XJ
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
authors.forename: Nv
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Geng
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
authors.forename: Ying-Mei
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
authors.forename: Ai-Ping
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Fan
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China.
authors.forename: Bi-Bo
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Yuan
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China. Electronic address: fengxiaxue1962@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Feng-Xia
authors.initials: FX
authors.lastname: Xue
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005184:Fallopian Tube Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
keywords: in vitro fertilization; oocyte retrieval; pelvic abscess; pregnancy complications