Retrospective study on the efficacy and prognostic factors of conservative versus drainage of tubo-ovarian abscesses

ConclusionPatients who are above 40 years, febrile and have a larger TOA are at a higher risk of medical treatment failure, and should, therefore, be recommended for primary drainage at presentation. Further prospective studies should be conducted with a larger sample size to compare the outcomes of conservative management versus dr ainage of TOA.

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Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - August 25, 2020 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research