Conservative Laparoscopic Treatment in Isolated Tubal Torsion in a Young Patient
Journal Title: Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Aim: Isolated tubal torsion is a rare entity in young women. To represent a case of conservative laparoscopic treatment in isolated tubal torsion in a young patient. Presentation of Case: A 20-year-old virgin woman who had acute right lower quadrant of abdominal pain and nausea underwent diagnostic laparoscopy with subsequent detorsion of the involved fallopian tube in a tertiary care medical center. Discussion: The treatment modality of tubal torsion in most of the reported cases during initial surgery or at the time of recurrent torsion after detorsion was salpingectomy. Conclusion: Conservative treatment option that is laparoscopic detorsion which should be preferred especially in young patients to preserve the tubo-ovarian function.
Authors and Affiliations
Fatih Şanlıkan, Ahmet Göçmen, Muhittin Eftal Avcı, Oğuz Arslan
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- DOI 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13580
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