Ultrasound‐guided puncture of cystic tumors in the lower pelvis of young women

S. Granberg, N. Crona, L. Enk, K. Hammarberg, M. Wikland

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Abstract

During the period from 1984 through 1986, 72 ultrasound‐guided cyst punctures were performed in 60 young women (≤40 years). Thirty‐one punctures were performed using the transabdominal route and 41 punctures under the guidance of endovaginal scanning. General or local anesthesia were used in 97% of the transabdominal punctures while the corresponding figure for the endovaginal technique was 49%. Seventy‐seven percent (46/60) of the women developed no new cysts within one year of the last puncture. Thirteen percent (8/60) had to be punctured twice and 3% (2/60) three times. No complications occurred in any of the 72 punctures. Of those women with cyst relapses and/or persistent abdominal pain, 7 were subjected to laparotomy and 5 to laparoscopy. Ultrasound‐guided puncture of cystic tumors in the lower pelvis of young women seems to be an alternative to laparoscopically guided puncture or laparotomy. As compared to surgery, the ultrasound‐guided technique may mean less risk for pelvic adhesions in young women with unproven fertility.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)107-111
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Clinical Ultrasound
Volume17
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1989
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cyst puncture
  • Ovarian cyst
  • Ultrasound

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