Laparoscopic oophoropexy for the treatment of recurrent torsion of the adnexa in pregnancy: case report and review

Fertil Steril. 2004 Oct;82(4):933-6. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.03.048.

Abstract

Objective: To introduce a new surgical approach, oophoropexy to prevent recurrent adnexal torsion.

Design: Case report and review of the literature.

Setting: The obstetrics and gynecology department of a university hospital.

Patient(s): A 29-year-old pregnant patient who had three events of torsion of the adnexa after stimulation.

Intervention(s): Laparoscopic oophoropexy.

Main outcome measure(s): Incidence of torsion.

Result(s): No more torsion events were registered during the ongoing pregnancy.

Conclusion(s): Laparoscopic oophoropexy is recommended in emergency situations to increase adnexal salvage and to prevent a recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adnexal Diseases / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Male
  • Ovariectomy / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications / surgery*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery