Tuboovarian abscesses in postmenopausal women
Journal
Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Journal Volume
45
Journal Issue
3
Pages
234-238
Date Issued
2006
Author(s)
Abstract
Objective: To compare the clinical features of tuboovarian abscess (TOA) in pre- and postmenopausal women. Materials and Methods: Between January 1992 and December 2000, all patients with surgically documented TOA at National Taiwan University Hospital were enrolled into this retrospective study. Salient information with respect to the history, current illnesses, risk factors, physical findings, laboratory data, surgeries and postoperative complications was obtained from medical records. Results: Of 74 patients with TOA, nine were postmenopausal women. Compared with the premenopausal group, postmenopausal patients were significantly more likely to have contributing medical disorders (p < 0.001) and concomitant pelvic malignant tumors (p = 0.037). Conclusion: Thorough investigation for concomitant pelvic malignant tumors and meticulous medical care should be provided for postmenopausal women with TOA.
Subjects
Menopause; Pelvic malignancy; Tuboovarian abscess
SDGs
Other Subjects
Actinomyces; adult; aged; anamnesis; article; Bacteroides fragilis; clinical feature; controlled study; Escherichia coli; female; hospital; human; hysterectomy; Klebsiella pneumoniae; laboratory test; medical record; pelvis tumor; postmenopause; Proteus; risk factor; salpingooophorectomy; tuboovarian abscess
Type
journal article