Asynchronous ovarian torsion--the case for prophylactic oophoropexy.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The case of an 11 year old girl who suffered torsion of the left ovary 8 months following right oophorectomy for a similar event is presented. The left ovary was saved by immediate surgical intervention. The value of prophylactic oophoropexy in unilateral ovarian torsion is discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Ovarian Diseases
- Ovariectomy
- Ovary