Laparoscopic treatment of a twisted hyperstimulated ovary after IVF.
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS) is a common problem associated with modern In-Vitro Fertilisation techniques (IVF). However, torsion of a hyperstimulated ovary occurring after IVF is a much rarer event. In this case report, we will describe the laparoscopic management of a pregnant patient with a twisted hyperstimulated ovary after an IVF programme.
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Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore. obgchews@nus.edu.sg
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D010049:Ovarian Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016471:Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery