Early diagnosis of gas-forming pyometra in an aged patient can prevent mortality
Journal
American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Journal Volume
25
Journal Issue
1
Pages
126-127
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
SDGs
Other Subjects
antibiotic agent; cefmetazole; ceftazidime; abdominal radiography; aged; anamnesis; antibiotic therapy; case report; clinical assessment; clinical feature; computer assisted tomography; device removal; disease severity; early diagnosis; emergency ward; female; follow up; gas forming pyometra; gynecologic infection; gynecologic surgery; hospital admission; human; intrauterine contraceptive device; laboratory test; letter; metabolic acidosis; mortality; patient transport; preventive medicine; priority journal; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; pyuria; small intestine disease; treatment duration; urinary tract infection; uterine cervix dilatation; uterus disease; vagina discharge; Aged; Dilatation and Curettage; Female; Humans; Uterine Diseases
Type
letter