Reduction of ovarian torsion 1 week after embryo transfer in a patient with bilateral hyperstimulated ovaries.
OBJECTIVE
To report a rare case of unilateral ovarian torsion 1 week after embryo transfer in a patient with bilateral hyperstimulated ovaries.


METHODS
Case report and literature review.


METHODS
Reproductive Endocrine division in a university teaching hospital.


METHODS
Infertility patients undergoing IVF-ET.


METHODS
Laparoscopic reduction of adnexa 1 week after ET.


METHODS
Successful preservation of the affected adnexa.


RESULTS
Delivery of 3.324 kg male infant with preservation of the affected ovary.


CONCLUSIONS
Untwisting of the affected ovary at laparoscopy without aspiration reduction of cystic masses is appropriate. The outcome of the pregnancy (even very early) in patients with torsion of the adnexa may be favorable after a laparoscopic unwinding of the affected adnexa.
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Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63108, USA.
Ratts
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Williams
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Keller
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Odem
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D000290:Adnexa Uteri / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D010062:Ovulation Induction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery