[Value of echography in the diagnosis of postoperative complications]

The results of ultrasonic investigation of 54 females with a variety of complications following uterine and adnexal surgery are reviewed. Echograms are presented, and echographic description of intraperitoneal hemorrhages, hematomas at various sites, peritonitis, infiltrations, abscesses, ligature fistulas, pelvic foreign bodies, etc. is made. Echography is shown to be a highly valuable method for the diagnosis of postoperative complications.