Tubo-ovarian abscess occurring 16 years after supracervical hysterectomy
2003
Tubo-ovarian abscess after supracervical hysterectomy
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Toshimitsu Tohya, Toshihiro Yoshimura, Chikashi Onoda
Primary Institution: Kumamoto Rosai Hospital
Hypothesis
Can tubo-ovarian abscess occur after supracervical hysterectomy?
Conclusion
Patients may develop tubo-ovarian abscess after supracervical hysterectomy due to ascending infections.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of supracervical hysterectomy due to uterine rupture.
- She presented with lower abdominal pain and fever.
- Ultrasound and CT scans confirmed the presence of a tubo-ovarian abscess.
- Pathological examination revealed acute inflammation in the right fallopian tube and ovary.
- The pus culture grew Bacteroides ovatus and Streptococcus milleri.
Takeaway
A woman developed an infection in her ovaries 16 years after a surgery to remove her uterus, which is very rare.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's symptoms, examinations, and treatment.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
49-year-old woman, gravida-3, para-2.
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