Gynecologic emergencies

Surg Clin North Am. 2008 Apr;88(2):265-83, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2007.12.007.

Abstract

Gynecologic emergencies are relatively common and include ectopic pregnancies, adnexal torsion, tubo-ovarian abscess, hemorrhagic ovarian cysts, gynecologic hemorrhage, and vulvovaginal trauma. The purpose of this article is to provide a concise review of these emergencies, focusing on the evaluation and treatment options for the patient. In many cases, other causes of an acute abdomen are in the differential diagnosis. Understanding the tenets of diagnosis helps the surgeon narrow the etiology and guide appropriate treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute*
  • Abscess / diagnosis
  • Abscess / surgery
  • Adnexal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Adnexal Diseases / surgery
  • Algorithms
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Emergencies*
  • Female
  • Genital Diseases, Female / diagnosis*
  • Genital Diseases, Female / surgery*
  • Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Humans
  • Ovarian Cysts / diagnosis
  • Ovarian Cysts / surgery
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / diagnosis
  • Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy, Ectopic / surgery
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery
  • Vagina / injuries
  • Vulva / injuries