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Pelvic abscess complicating transcervical embryo transfer.

M V Sauer1, R J Paulson

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles.

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|January 1, 1992
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A severe pelvic infection, a tuboovarian abscess, occurred after transcervical embryo transfer in a unique case. This rare complication highlights infection risks even with standard precautions in assisted reproduction.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Transcerivical embryo transfer is a key assisted reproductive technology.
  • Pelvic infections are a known, albeit rare, complication of gynecological procedures.

Observation:

  • A case of severe pelvic infection leading to a tuboovarian abscess is presented.
  • The patient was an agonadal woman, making the case unique.
  • No prior transvaginal aspiration was performed on the patient.

Findings:

  • A tuboovarian abscess developed post-transcervical embryo transfer.
  • The infection occurred in a patient without a uterus or ovaries, and without prior aspiration.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for serious pelvic infections after embryo transfer, even in unique patient profiles.

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  • Clinicians should remain vigilant for infection risks despite adherence to standard safety protocols during embryo transfer procedures.