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Asynchronous ovarian torsion--the case for prophylactic oophoropexy.

Authors :
Grunewald B
Keating J
Brown S
Source :
Postgraduate medical journal [Postgrad Med J] 1993 Apr; Vol. 69 (810), pp. 318-9.
Publication Year :
1993

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.

Subjects

Subjects :
Child
Female
Humans
Ovarian Diseases prevention & control
Postoperative Period
Torsion Abnormality prevention & control
Torsion Abnormality surgery
Ovarian Diseases surgery
Ovariectomy
Ovary surgery

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0032-5473
Volume :
69
Issue :
810
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Postgraduate medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8321802
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.69.810.318
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