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
Medical Director of the Year Award Medical Director of the Year Award Medical Director of the Year Award The Medical Director of the Year Award (MDOY) is given annually by the AMDA Foundation, an affiliate of AMDA – Dedicated to Long Term Care Medicine (AMDA). The MDOY Award recognizes medical directors with exceptional leadership and commitment to quality patient care. Nominations are accepted annually and reviewed by a Selection Committee. Recipients are awarded at AMDA’s annual symposium, Long Term Care Medicine. Past Recipients of the Medical Director of the Year Award • 2012 Noel DeBacker, MD, CMD • 2011 Sabine von Preyss-Friedman, MD, CMD • 2010