Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9296270 | Journal of the Chinese Medical Association | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
An 18-year-old female presented with a 6-day history of lower abdominal pain. Transabdominal ultrasonography revealed a right adnexal cyst measuring 9 cm. Laparoscopic examination demonstrated a 10-cm right paratubal cyst and a 5-cm right ovarian torsion with gangrenous discoloration. After removal of the right paratubal cyst, untwisting of the right ovary was performed. The postoperative period was uneventful. During follow-up, ultrasonography revealed restoration of right ovarian size with follicular growth. Arterial and venous blood flows were seen on Doppler examination. The right ovary appeared to be completely viable through a second-look laparoscopic examination. A twisted ovary may be completely restored with conservative management.
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Authors
Yiu-Tai Li, Lung-Ching Kuon, Po-Ning Lee, Tsung-Cheng Kuo,