title: Simultaneous occurrence of ovarian torsion and gangrenous strangulation through a congenital opening in the mesosalpinx.
abstract: A case of simultaneous occurrence of ovarian torsion and gangrenous strangulation through a congenital opening in the mesosalpinx is presented. This case closely resembles that of intestinal strangulation through a mesosalpingeal defect, which is also very rare. 1) The condition was recognized at laparotomy performed for symptoms and signs of "an acute abdomen"; 2) the patient was a pregnant woman; 3) the final outcome was good after prompt surgical intervention.
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology; D000290:Adnexa Uteri / Q000002:abnormalities*; D000328:Adult; D001956:Broad Ligament / Q000002:abnormalities*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005734:Gangrene / Q000209:etiology; D006547:Hernia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D014102:Torsion Abnormality