title: Early diagnosis of ovarian torsion by color Doppler ultrasonography.
abstract: Ovarian torsion is often difficult to diagnose because of the nonspecific nature of the clinical findings. We report on the use of color Doppler ultrasonography in diagnosing early ovarian torsion. This technique provides a highly specific finding, the absence of blood flow to the ovary, that greatly facilitates the diagnosis of ovarian torsion.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City 52242-1080.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Van Voorhis
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schwaiger
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Syrop
authors.forename: F K
authors.initials: FK
authors.lastname: Chapler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D010053:Ovary / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014102:Torsion Abnormality; D014465:Ultrasonics; D014463:Ultrasonography