Successful Transvaginal Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Pelvic Abscess Drainage
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pelvic abscess drainage (EUS-PAD) has emerged as a viable alternative to percutaneous drainage. However, reports of this method are limited to procedures associated with transrectal access. We herein present the first case of successful transvaginal EUS-PAD in a 22-year-old female who developed a pelvic abscess after undergoing a cesarean section. An ultrasound endoscope was inserted transvaginally to visualize the abscess. Puncture and dilation were performed and a 7 Fr endoscopic nasobiliary drainage tube was put in place. The patient showed a rapid improvement after the procedure and was discharged without any complications. This case report highlights the efficacy and safety of transvaginal EUS-PAD as a viable option for performing pelvic abscess drainage.
Authors
- Makoto Motegi
- Masayuki Saruta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8172-3240)
- Toshiyuki Sakurai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7550-0841)
- Yoshitaka Ando (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1213-8096)
Institutions
- Jikei University School of Medicine (JP)
- Tsurugi Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Internal Medicine
- Published
- 2025-03-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2169/internalmedicine.4448-24
- Primary Topic
- Amoebic Infections and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00