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Tuboovarian Abscesses : Is Size Associated with Duration of Hospitalization & Complications?
Joint Authors
Peipert, Jeffrey F.
Reining, Angela
Allsworth, Jenifer E.
DeWitt, Jason
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-05-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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To evaluate the association between abscess size and duration of hospitalization and need for surgical intervention.
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We collected data from patients admitted with ICD-9 codes 614.9 (PID) and 614.2 (TOA) from January 1, 1999—December 31, 2005.
We abstracted data regarding demographics, diagnostic testing/laboratory testing, imaging, treatment, and clinical course.
Two abscess groups were created: 8 cm or 8 cm.
Descriptive statistics were calculated, and duration of hospitalization and surgical intervention for women with large abscesses were compared to women with smaller collections.
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Of the 373 charts reviewed, 135 had a TOA and 31% required management with drainage and/or surgery.
The average abscess size for those treated successfully with conservative management was 6.3 cm versus those requiring drainage and/or surgery (7.7 cm, ).
Every 1 cm increase in abscess size as associated with an increase in hospitalization by 0.4 days ().
Abscesses greater than 8 cm were associated with an increased risk of complications ().
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Larger tubo-ovarian abscesses are associated with an increased duration of hospitalization and more complications including an increased need for drainage or surgery.
Additional research to determine the most efficacious antibiotic regimen management strategy is needed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
DeWitt, Jason& Reining, Angela& Allsworth, Jenifer E.& Peipert, Jeffrey F.. 2010. Tuboovarian Abscesses : Is Size Associated with Duration of Hospitalization & Complications?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
DeWitt, Jason…[et al.]. Tuboovarian Abscesses : Is Size Associated with Duration of Hospitalization & Complications?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
DeWitt, Jason& Reining, Angela& Allsworth, Jenifer E.& Peipert, Jeffrey F.. Tuboovarian Abscesses : Is Size Associated with Duration of Hospitalization & Complications?. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-502937
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502937