0.16 Salpingitis

The potential impact of acute or chronic salpingitis is significant. Early recognition and optimal management may help prevent the long-term sequelae of tubal disease.

The student will be able to describe:

• Pathogenesis.
• Common organisms.
• Signs and symptoms.
• Methods of diagnosis.
• Treatment.
• Sequelae, including tuboovarian abscess, chronic salpingitis, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility.