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When to operate nonreducible ovary?

S Marinković1, M Kantardzić, S Bukarica

  • 1Institut za zdravstvenu zastitu dece i omladine, Medicinski fakultet, Novi Sad.

Medicinski Pregled
|March 19, 1999
PubMed

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Incarcerated inguinal hernias in infant girls can cause ovarian torsion. Urgent surgical reduction is recommended for nonreducible ovaries to prevent complications like ischemia and oophorectomy.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Incarcerated inguinal hernias are common in infants.
  • Ovarian involvement is a known complication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the risk of ovarian torsion in infant girls with incarcerated inguinal hernias.
  • To determine optimal management for nonreducible ovaries in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 93 infant girls with incarcerated inguinal hernias.
  • Analysis of intraoperative findings, including ovarian incarceration and torsion.
  • Assessment of management strategies and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • 37% of infant girls had nonreducible ovaries within the hernia sac.
  • 5% experienced ovarian or adnexal torsion.
  • 2 out of 5 cases required oophorectomy due to ischemia.
  • Nonreducible ovaries pose a significant risk of torsion, not just vascular compression.

Conclusions:

  • Nonreducible ovaries in incarcerated inguinal hernias are at high risk for torsion.
  • Urgent surgical intervention, including manual or operative reduction, is crucial for asymptomatic nonreducible ovaries.
  • Prompt management can prevent ovarian ischemia and the need for oophorectomy.

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