Performance of Clinical and Laparoscopic Criteria for the Diagnosis of Upper Genital Tract Infection

Objective: The purpose of this study was to validate the standard minimal clinical criteria and the laparoscopic triad of tubal edema, erythema, and purulent exudate used to diagnose acute upper genital tract infection.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Jeffrey F. Peipert, Lori A. Boardman, C. James Sung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1997-01-01
Series:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1064744997000501