Ovarian torsion: a complication of GIFT. A report on two cases and literature review.
Two cases of ovarian torsion after gamete intra-Fallopian transfer are described and the roles of ovarian manipulation during the procedure, ovarian hyperstimulation and pregnancy as predisposing factors are discussed. The relevant literature is reviewed.
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London Fertility and Gynaecology Centre, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D015181:Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014102:Torsion Abnormality