A gynaecological examination could have prevented a long and painful diagnostic work-up of a patient with hymen imperforatus.

Haematocolpos, caused by imperforate hymen, is a rare condition where menstrual blood accumulates in the vagina. Adolescent girls presenting with amenorrhoea, cyclical abdominal pain, and pelvis mass should be evaluated for this condition. Diagnosis requires a gynaecological examination. However, myths surrounding the hymen may impede proper medical care. Addressing these misconceptions is essential for promoting gynaecological care and ensuring timely evaluation and treatment. This case report emphasises the significance of effective communication in preventing misdiagnoses and care delays.

[Accelerated course after operation for ovarian cancer]. / Accelereret forløb efter operation for ovariecancer.

INTRODUCTION: Introduction of principles for postoperative multimodal rehabilitation (fast track surgery) has decreased hospital stay from about 8-10 days to 2-4 days after colonic resection. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of a similar fast track regimen in patients operated for ovarian cancer. METHOD: 72 consecutive patients operated with a conventional perioperative treatment regimen (group 1) were compared with the initial 69 consecutive patients (group 2) with a multimodal rehabilitation regimen and the next 50 consecutive patients (group 3) where the fast track regimen was implemented as a routine. RESULTS: Patients demographics and surgical characteristics were comparable between groups. Median postoperative hospital stay was reduced from six days in group 1, to five days in group 2, and four days in group 3 (p < 0,05). Surgical complications were similar while medical complications were reduced from 12% to 1% (p < 0,05) and readmissions from 10% to 2% (p < 0,05) with the fast track regimen. CONCLUSION: Principles for postoperative multimodal rehabilitation from colonic surgery lead to faster rehabilitation, decreased risk of medical complications and hospital stay in patients operated for ovarian cancer.

[Ovarian cancer in Denmark. Status of the surgical intervention]. / Ovariekraeft i Danmark. Status for den kirurgiske indsats.

INTRODUCTION: In Denmark women have not only one of the highest risks of ovarian cancer but also the highest mortality rate. The primary surgery is a key factor in the outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Surgery for the treatment of ovarian cancer in Denmark was evaluated for the period from 1 July 2002 to 31 December 2003 using data from the Danish National Patient Registry (Landspatientregisteret, LPR) as well as the letter with the discharge note. The analysis included all primary surgical procedures during this period where information about number of surgical procedures per department, post-operative hospital stay, complications and mortality were obtained. RESULTS: 765 women, mean age 61 years (range 5-96 years), were operated on for ovarian cancer. The operations were distributed among 52 different hospital departments, and the surgery for advanced stage III patients took place in 32 different departments. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 9.0 days; 28% experienced one or more complications, and 8.1% were reoperated. The mortality rate was 4.2%. CONCLUSION: This first nationwide evaluation of surgery for ovarian cancer in Denmark showed that the surgery took place in far more hospital departments than the five recommended by the Danish National Board of Health. There seems to be room for improvement of quality, and a plan for the next five years is presented.