Efficacy of transabdominal pelvic ultrasound in the detection of pelvic inflammatory disease
Keywords:
pelvic ultrasound, pelvic inflammatory disease, CT, MRIAbstract
This research aimed to determine the efficacy of transabdominal pelvic ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in Pakistan. A qualitative research design was employed, utilizing a convenience sample of 100 female patients out of approximately 1200 patients who visited the Gara Tajik Hospital gynaecological unit in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, from January to December 2022. Transabdominal pelvic ultrasound is commonly used as a cost-effective and non-invasive diagnostic technique for PID, with a high sensitivity for detecting the disease when performed by a skilled operator using high-quality equipment. The research results indicate that transabdominal pelvic ultrasound is a valuable diagnostic tool for PID in Pakistan, providing real-time images of the pelvic anatomy that can aid in prompt and appropriate treatment. However, further research is needed to evaluate its effectiveness in different populations and to compare its efficacy with other diagnostic techniques, such as computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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