2015
DOI: 10.1590/so100-720320150005257
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Minimally invasive approach of tubo-ovarian abscesses

Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate the treatment outcome of tubo-ovarian abscesses managed by transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration. METHODS: Descriptive analysis of all patients with tubo-ovarian abscesses treated with a minimally invasive procedure, ultrasound-guided drainage, at the Department of Gynecology, Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia/ Espinho, during a period of 5 years (from June 2009 to June 2014). RESULTS: Twenty-six cases were included in the study. The mean age of the study group was 42.8 years. All pa… Show more

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“…To our knowledge, there is no standard comparison of the surgical outcomes of all minimally invasive modalities in the literature. Laparoscopic drainage of TOAs may be preferred as the minimally invasive surgical technique of choice for draining TOAs [4,5]. One key advantage of laparoscopy is its use in diagnosis, as it allows for removal of necrotic tissue and sample acquisition for pathology [1,6].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To our knowledge, there is no standard comparison of the surgical outcomes of all minimally invasive modalities in the literature. Laparoscopic drainage of TOAs may be preferred as the minimally invasive surgical technique of choice for draining TOAs [4,5]. One key advantage of laparoscopy is its use in diagnosis, as it allows for removal of necrotic tissue and sample acquisition for pathology [1,6].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although it is a less traumatic treatment, transvaginal or percutaneous drainage was reported as an alternative effective treatment for TOA and the effective response rates reached 88.5-100% [4,38,39]. On the other hand, it is difficult to obtain tissue specimens for pathologic diagnosis during transvaginal or percutaneous drainage.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In recent years, aggressive surgical treatment has been considered to be required in a proportion of patients with TOA. In particular, the development of minimally invasive techniques has greatly advanced the surgical treatment of TOA (11). However, whether patients benefit from early laparoscopic surgery remains controversial (12).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%