Oophoropexy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and contrast-enhanced ultrasound after asynchronous bilateral ovarian torsion

J Pediatr Surg. 2008 Jul;43(7):1380-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.02.024.

Abstract

A girl with asynchronous, bilateral ovarian torsion with previous oophorectomy presented with her second torsion. A laparoscopic untwisting of the torsed ovary was performed, treatment with hyperbaric oxygen therapy was given, and the outcome was followed with contrast-enhanced ultrasound. After 1 month, a laparoscopic oophoropexy was performed. The detorsed ovary regained its circulation and decreased in size. It looked normal at the time for oophopexy and at follow-up. This case supports the evidence of an ovarian-sparing approach to ovarian torsion in children and supports oophoropexy after torsion of a detorsed, otherwise normal ovary in the premenarcheal girl.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
  • Laparoscopy
  • Ovarian Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Ovarian Diseases / surgery*
  • Ovary / surgery*
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnostic imaging
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery*
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Contrast Media