What are the reason pelvic washings are done?

a. To test the pelvic fluid for cancer cells
b. To establish cause of abnormal uterine bleeding
c. For Inspection of pelvic and abdominal organs
d. To examine the ovaries


ANS: A
Pelvic washings are obtained after the surgeon examines the ovaries to rule out neoplasm. The pelvic fluid is obtained and sent to pathology to test for cancer cells.

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