Adnexal torsion in children may have a catastrophic sequel: Asynchronous bilateral torsion
Makaleler > Editöre Mektup · 2002
Yazarlar: Coşkun ÖZCAN, A CELIK, Mehmet Geylani ÖZOK, Hakkı Ata ERDENER, E BALIK
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, SCI Expanded İndekslerine Giren Dergi, Uluslararası, 2002, cilt 37, ss 1617-1620
Özet
Background/Purpose: Adnexal torsion is a serious condition that frequently may result in ovarian removal, and there always is a risk of castration if the contralateral ovary undergo torsion as well. In this study, the authors present their experience with adnexal torsion in 15 children and describe a catastrophic event, asynchronous bilateral adnexal torsion, with review of the literature.