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Asynchronous bilateral ovarian torsion.

Mona Beaunoyer1, Joyaube Chapdelaine, Sarah Bouchard

  • 1Division of General Surgery, Ste-Justine Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|May 12, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric ovarian torsion (OT) requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. Asynchronous bilateral ovarian torsion (ABOT) cases may benefit from conservative management and oophoropexy to prevent recurrence.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Pediatric ovarian torsion (OT) is a critical condition, particularly asynchronous bilateral ovarian torsion (ABOT).
  • Understanding predisposing factors and optimal treatments for pediatric OT is essential.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate predisposing factors for asynchronous bilateral ovarian torsion (ABOT) in pediatric patients.
  • To assess the most appropriate treatment strategies for ovarian torsion in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart review of pediatric patients diagnosed with ovarian torsion between 1980 and 2002.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, symptom duration, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, and pathology findings.

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Main Results:

  • Out of 76 patients with adnexal torsion, 4 (11.4%) had ABOT; the mean age was 10 years.
  • Simple tubo-ovarian torsion was observed in 46% of cases, including all ABOT patients.
  • ABOT patients initially underwent salpingo-oophorectomy but later received detorsion with oophoropexy for the second episode, showing ovarian perfusion and follicle development post-surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Delayed diagnosis of ovarian torsion is common, especially with suspected solid tumors.
  • Conservative management is recommended for ovarian torsion without underlying pathology.
  • Oophoropexy of both ovaries is advised to prevent recurrent ovarian torsion.