Analysis of the risk of ovarian torsion in 49 consecutive pediatric patients treated at a single institution

Purpose An early diagnosis of ovarian torsion is sometimes difficult due to variable clinical symptoms and non-specific imaging findings. We retrospectively reviewed patients with pediatric ovarian masses manifesting torsion.Methods Fifty-eight ovarian masses (55 episodes) in 49 non-neonatal patient...

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Main Authors: Koshiro Sugita, Takafumi Kawano, Mukai Motoi, Toshihiro Muraji, Shun Onishi, Tomoe Moriguchi, Koji Yamada, Waka Yamada, Ryuta Masuya, Seiro Machigashira, Kazuhiko Nakame, Tatsuru Kaji, Satoshi Ieiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-06-01
Series:World Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Online Access:https://wjps.bmj.com/content/2/2/e000009.full