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Cost for treatment

Abscess douglas space diagnosis
2469
Drainage of Douglas Abscess
5242.97
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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The ViDia Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern medical facility with a rich history and traditions. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Freiburg, granting patients access to advanced university medicine and the very latest therapeutic developments. The hospital first opened its doors in 1851 and, since the
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Nordwest Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has a reputation of a modern multidisciplinary medical center with excellent quality of services. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, thanks t
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Sana Hospital Duisburg
Sana Hospital Duisburg
Overall rating9.2 / 10
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital
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The Hirslanden Clinic Meggen is a modern multidisciplinary medical facility in Switzerland, where the patient receives top-class medical care according to his individual needs and wishes. Since 2014, the clinic has been part of the prestigious Hirslanden Private Hospital Group, which has an excellent reputation in Switzerland an
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PAN Clinic Cologne
PAN Clinic Cologne
Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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The Hospital Neuwerk, which is in Moenchengladbach, has over 10 specialized operating departments. Located in the northern part of the city, the hospital has been a coordination center for the region for many years. The hospital has 310 comfortable beds for ist patients. Due to a wide range of medical services, the hospital offe
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Hospital Freising
Hospital Freising
Overall rating9.4 / 10
The Hospital Freising has gained an excellent reputation as a medical complex with top-class medical services that meet international standards. It is an academic hospital of the Technical University of Munich and works closely with the University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich, one of the best in Germany and Europe. The Hospit
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University Hospital Mainz
University Hospital Mainz
Overall rating9.7 / 10
The University Hospital Mainz is one of the best maximum care medical facilities in Germany and an internationally recognized scientific center. There are more than 60 departments and institutes, which represent all fields of modern medicine. The hospital serves more than 68,000 inpatients and more than 273,000 outpatients annua
The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
The Gaziosmanpasa Hospital of Yeniyuzyil University is a private maximum care medical facility with the high standards of patient care. The hospital began its activities in 1992 and during this time has gained an excellent reputation in Turkey and in many other countries of the world.
The Cancer Center Frankfurt am Main in cooperation with the Goethe University is a modern medical facility focused on providing first-class medical care in accordance with the very latest international recommendations. The center is part of the Cancer Center Network of Hesse (Kooperationsverbund des Hessischen Onkologiekonzepts)
The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniver
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The treatment of heart dise
The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds. The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-ch
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful trea
The Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital, has special expertise and received international recognition in the field of Urology, especially in the treatment of prostate cancer and also Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology and other directions. The possibilities of urological treatment include robot-assisted surgeries using the Da Vinci
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About the disease

The Douglas space (also known as the recto-uterine pouch) is situated between a woman’s uterus and rectum. An abscess can develop if there is a perforation in the diverticulum of the colon or as a result of a ruptured appendix. Sometimes, an abscess may develop in the Douglas space as a side effect of treatment for diffuse peritonitis. In most cases, the prognosis for an abscess of the Douglas space is good. If the patients are treated in time, there are rarely any serious complications.

An abscess of the Douglas space does not manifest itself as clearly as appendicitis does. For example, the patient does not feel acute pain during palpation. This can be explained by the fact that the Douglas space is not connected to an anterior abdominal wall. As such, the patient feels only heaviness and dull pain in the lower abdomen. The pain can be ascribed to many causes, which is why it is difficult to diagnose an abscess of the Douglas space right away, unlike appendicitis or perforation diverticulum of the colon.

Although having problems with the diverticulum of the colon increases the risk of developing an abscess of the Douglas space, it is usually caused by an infection. Being diagnosed with diffuse peritonitis or appendicitis in the past can also provoke this kind of abscess. Following simple dietary recommendations can prevent the appearance of an abscess of the Douglas space.

Symptoms

  • Feeling of heaviness in the abdomen
  • Nausea
  • Pain in the lower abdomen
  • Frequent urination
  • Diarrhea in some cases
  • Constipation in some cases

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will palpate the patient’s abdomen to rule out the possibility of appendicitis. The doctor will find out if the patient has had a fever or has vomited in the past few hours.
  • The doctor will ask the patient if they or anyone close to them has suffered from food poisoning lately.
  • A blood test can reveal an infection.
  • A digital rectal examination, or vaginal examination in women, is the most effective way to diagnose an abscess of the Douglas space. These tests can show if there is any softening of the rectal wall.

Treatment

  • Transvaginal or transrectal open surgery to drain the abscess is the most common treatment for an abscess of the Douglas space. 
  • The infiltrated area is drained, thus relieving the discomfort in the patient’s lower abdomen.

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda Ivanisova, Dr. Sergey Pashchenko