Open Access9. Sorting out pelvic inflammatory disease
Author(s) -
von Knorring N.,
Wilson Janet
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
trends in urology, gynaecology & sexual health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1931-2288
pISSN - 1362-5306
DOI - 10.1002/tre.39
Subject(s) - pelvic inflammatory disease , infertility , ectopic pregnancy , disease , medicine , health care , sorting , pregnancy , intensive care medicine , gynecology , obstetrics , pathology , computer science , biology , political science , genetics , law , programming language
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a major threat to the reproductive health of young women and has a large impact on healthcare resources. Immediate treatment is necessary to prevent long‐term complications such as tubal factor infertility and ectopic pregnancy. The authors emphasise the importance of a pragmatic approach to management. Copyright © 2007 Wiley Interface Ltd