Asynchronous ovarian torsion--the case for prophylactic oophoropexy.
The case of an 11 year old girl who suffered torsion of the left ovary 8 months following right oophorectomy for a similar event is presented. The left ovary was saved by immediate surgical intervention. The value of prophylactic oophoropexy in unilateral ovarian torsion is discussed.
Grunewald
B
B
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Keating
J
J
Brown
S
S
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery*; D010052:Ovariectomy; D010053:Ovary / Q000601:surgery*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery