Uterine appendages is often used for Salpingo-Oophorectomy (removal of both: fallopian tubes and ovaries). Uterine appendages The uterine appendages (or adnexa of uterus) are the structures most closely related structurally and functionally to the uterus. They can be defined in slightly different ways: The term "adnexitis" is sometimes used to describe an inflammation of the uterine appendages (adnexa). In this context, it replaces the terms oophoritis and salpingitis. The term adnexal mass is sometimes used when the location of a uterine mass is not yet more precisely known. 63% of ectopic pregnancies present with an adnexal mass. Depending on the size of
Salpingitis incidence among members of lower socioeconomic classes. However, this is thought of being an effect of earlier sex debut, multiple partners, and decreased ability to receive proper health care rather than any independent risk factor for salpingitis. As an effect of an increased risk due to multiple partners, the prevalence of salpingitis is highest for people age 15–24 years. Decreased awareness of symptoms and less will to use contraceptives are also common in this group, raising the occurrence of salpingitis. For the affected, 20% need hospitalization. Regarding patients age 15–44 years, 0.29 per 100,000 dies from salpingitis. However, salpingitis can