Transvaginal Ovarian Cyst Drainage in Third Trimester to Facilitate Vaginal Delivery

• Published in: American journal of perinatology reports Vol. 13; no. 4; pp. e82 - e84
• Main Authors: Meljen, Vivienne T., Avram, Carmen M., Kerner, Nicole P., Rhee, Eleanor H. J., Kuller, Jeffrey A., Wheeler, Sarahn M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USA Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc 01.07.2023
• Subjects: adnexal; Case Report; culdocentesis; cyst; ovarian; pregnancy; transvaginal

Adnexal masses in the third trimester of pregnancy may obstruct the pelvic outlet precluding labor induction and vaginal delivery. Expectant versus surgical management of adnexal cysts in pregnancy must carefully weigh maternal–fetal benefits and risks. Simple benign appearing cysts with low likelih...