Adnexal Torsion

Adnexal torsion is an uncommon gynecologic disorder caused by the partial or complete rotation of the ovary and/or the fallopian tube on its vascular support. Delay in treatment can impact fertility adversely. The objective of this report is to provide clinical recommendations based on the latest ev...

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Published inJournal of pediatric & adolescent gynecology Vol. 31; no. 4; pp. 333 - 338
Main Authors Adeyemi-Fowode, Oluyemisi, McCracken, Kate A., Todd, Nicole J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.08.2018
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Adnexal torsion
Adolescents
Ovarian torsion
Pediatrics
Surgical management
Tubal torsion
Pediatrics
Surgical management
Ovarian torsion
Tubal torsion
Adolescents
Adnexal torsion
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ISSN1083-3188
1873-4332
1873-4332
DOI10.1016/j.jpag.2018.03.010

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Summary:Adnexal torsion is an uncommon gynecologic disorder caused by the partial or complete rotation of the ovary and/or the fallopian tube on its vascular support. Delay in treatment can impact fertility adversely. The objective of this report is to provide clinical recommendations based on the latest evidence. Specifically we discuss epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach and management of adnexal torsion in adolescents.
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ISSN:1083-3188
1873-4332
1873-4332
DOI:10.1016/j.jpag.2018.03.010