New use of Argyle trocar catheter: treatment of pelvic abscess following transvaginal ultrasound-directed follicle aspiration (UDFA).

Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol

Diana, Princess of Wales Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St George's Hospital Medical School, London SW17 0RE, UK.

Published: December 2000

This report describes the use of an Argyle trocar catheter for the drainage of pelvic abscesses following transvaginal ultrasound-directed follicle aspiration (UDFA) for oocyte collection. Three patients treated with this technique recovered uneventfully. We conclude that the use of an Argyle trocar catheter for colpotomy in the management of pelvic abscesses appears to be simple and effective.

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