The role of wedge resection of the ovary as a cause for mechanical sterility.
The role of wedge resection of the ovary in inducing secondary sterility of a mechanical nature has been evaluated. Two groups of patients were studied. Fifty-seven patients underwent wedge resection of ovary because of symptoms of the Stein-Leventhal syndrome. Of these, eight were found to have extensive peritubal and periovarian adhesions after operation. In the second group, a retrospective study was made. One hundred and ninety-eight women were known to have mechanical sterility. Of these, 28 gave a history of bilateral wedge resection of ovaries because of the Stein-Leventhal syndrome. All pelvic operations for correction of sterility carry a considerable risk of adhesion formation.
D005187:Fallopian Tubes; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D010053:Ovary / Q000601:surgery*; D010388:Pelvis; D011085:Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology