title: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Diagnosis And Treatment In The Emergency Department.
abstract: Pelvic inflammatory disease is a common disease that is associated with significant complications including infertility, chronic pelvic pain, ruptured tubo-ovarian abscess, and ectopic pregnancy. The diagnosis may be delayed when the presentation has nonspecific signs and symptoms. Even when it is properly identified, pelvic inflammatory disease is often treated suboptimally. This review provides evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and follow-up of patients with pelvic inflammatory disease. Arranging follow-up of patients within 48 to 72 hours and providing clear patient education are fundamental to ensuring good patient outcomes. Emerging issues, including new pathogens and evolving resistance patterns among pelvic inflammatory disease pathogens are reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Physician, LAC + USC Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, CA.
authors.forename: Charles Walter
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Bugg
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Associate Program Director, LAC + USC Department of Emergency Medicine, Los Angeles, CA.
authors.forename: Taku
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Taira
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000292:Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*