Adnexal torsion in children may have a catastrophic sequel: Asynchronous bilateral torsion
Articles > Editorial · 2002
Authors: Coşkun ÖZCAN, A CELIK, Mehmet Geylani ÖZOK, Hakkı Ata ERDENER, E BALIK
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2002, vol 37, pp 1617-1620
Summary
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.