Update on the management of ovarian torsion in children and adolescents

Nur Azurah AG 1 , Zainol ZW , Zainuddin AA , Lim PS , Sulaiman AS , Ng BK

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UKM Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, nurazurahag@gmail.com
World J Pediatr, 2015 Feb;11(1):35-40.
PMID: 25557598 DOI: 10.1007/s12519-014-0536-3

Abstract

Ovarian torsion is commonly seen in young girls. Unfortunately it is often misdiagnosed because of its non-specific symptoms and lack of diagnostic modalities. This article focuses on the diagnostic challenge and also the changes in the management of ovarian torsion.

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