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Endometritis Flashcards

1
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Define Endometritis

A

Inflammation of the endometrium

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Outline the causes of Endometritis

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2ndary to STIs
Complication of surgery (particularly C-Sections & intrauterine procedure [eg surgical termination])
Foreign tissue (IUDs)/ retained products of conception
Malignancy

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What cause of Endometritis is common in postmenopausal women

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Malignancy

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4
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Outline the presentation of Endometritis

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Uterus tender

Peliv/ systemic infection evident

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What is Pyometra?

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Pus accumulates & unable to escape

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Outline the treatment of Endometritis

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Antibiotics

and solve cause (ie evacuation of retained products)

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