Ultrasound-Guided Transvaginal Aspiration for Actinomyces Pelvic Abscess
Author Information
Author(s): Eyal Y. Anteby, Galiya Rahav, Josef Hanoch, Shlomo Shimonovitz, Simeha Yagel, Neri Laufer
Primary Institution: Hadassah University Hospital
Hypothesis
Transvaginal needle aspiration may be an effective alternative to surgical treatment for Actinomyces pelvic abscess.
Conclusion
Transvaginal needle aspiration of Actinomyces pelvic abscess may be an alternative to surgical therapy, thereby allowing the preservation of pelvic organs.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a pelvic abscess unresponsive to medical treatment.
- Transvaginal needle aspiration resulted in marked improvement.
- The procedure avoided the need for surgical treatment.
Takeaway
A woman with a painful abscess in her pelvis was treated with a special needle procedure instead of surgery, and it worked well.
Methodology
A 38-year-old woman underwent transvaginal ultrasound-guided needle aspiration to treat an Actinomyces pelvic abscess.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The participant was a 38-year-old woman with a history of using an IUD.
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