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Twist and Shout! Pediatric Ovarian Torsion Clinical Update and Case Discussion

2013; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 29; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/pec.0b013e31828a7822

1535-1815

Eric R. Schmitt, Steven S. Ngai, Marianne Gausche‐Hill, Richard Renslo,

Hernia repair and management

Ovarian torsion (OT) in the pediatric patient is an uncommon event and a challenging diagnosis. Clinicians caring for children in the acute setting should be aware of the symptoms and the diagnostic findings of OT. All patients suspected to have OT require consultation with gynecology; however, there is some controversy regarding the best operative intervention. In this article, case discussions will serve as a platform for discussing the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of pediatric OT, as well as reviewing the latest evidence related to the diagnosis and treatment.