Frank W. Ling

OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of citalopram in the treatment of chronic pelvic pain by measuring changes in pain severity, depressive symptoms and functional disability. STUDY DESIGN: Fourteen women between 18 and 50 years of age wit…

ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to determine the efficacy of static magnetic field therapy for the treatment of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) by measuring changes in pain relief and disability.Study designThirty-two patients with CPP complete…

In Brief Objective To evaluate and compare the safety and efficacy of leuprolide versus placebo in managing chronic pelvic pain in women with clinically suspected endometriosis. Methods Women 18–45 years of age with moderate to severe pelvi…

The basic approach to the patient with chronic pelvic pain as practiced at the University of Tennessee, Memphis, has been described here. Using this approach allows the practicing physician to evaluate and manage realistically or refer appr…

The approach to the patient with CPP with a history of PID remains a diagnostic challenge even for the experienced clinician. From the initial diagnosis of presumed PID to managing the pain that may result, using an approach that looks at a…

Splenosis is the autotransplantation of splenic tissue that usually follows traumatic rupture of the spleen. These splenic implants may be located anywhere within the peritoneal cavity. Although a relatively rare entity, when present these …

Splenosis is the autotransplantation of splenic tissue that usually follows traumatic rupture of the spleen. These splenic implants may be located anywhere within the peritoneal cavity. Although a relatively rare entity, when present these …