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.

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Internal Medicine
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2025-03-07
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https://doi.org/10.2169/internalmedicine.4448-24
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Amoebic Infections and Treatments
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Successful Transvaginal Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Pelvic Abscess Drainage

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Successful Transvaginal Endoscopic Ultrasound-guided Pelvic Abscess Drainage

Makoto Motegi, Masayuki Saruta, Toshiyuki Sakurai, Yoshitaka Ando
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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.

Internal MedicineVol. 64(18)
Jikei University School of Medicine (JP), Tsurugi Hospital (JP)
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Amoebic Infections and Treatments
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