Adnexal Torsion

Is conservative management of adnexal torsion prudent? In other words, laparoscopy reveals a twisted adnexa as a probable cause of abdominal pain. Can the adnexa be then untwisted and left alone?
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[Edited by chameed on 03-31-2002 at 08:40 PM GMT]

[Edited by chameed on 03-31-2002 at 08:41 PM GMT]

Posted by: chameedPosts: 173 :: 31-03-2002 :: | Reply to this Message

Re: Adnexal Torsion

As generally it is an emergency situation and if the diagnosis is correct, the treatment is removal of the ipsilateral adnexa and not conservative.

Sincerely,

Abdus S Khan
F.R.C.O.G.,M.F.F.P.
Locum consultant ob/gyn
Tameside General Hospital
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
U.K.
Tel:0161 331 6000 pager 605122

Posted by: KirializaiPosts: 3 :: 23-08-2002 :: | Reply to this Message

Re: Re: Adnexal Torsion

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kirializai wrote:
As generally it is an emergency situation and if the diagnosis is correct, the treatment is removal of the ipsilateral adnexa and not conservative.

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Yes, that is the conventional thinking but I was looking for other's experience. I have not encountered any problems in untwisting the adnexa.

Posted by: chameedPosts: 173 :: 26-08-2002 :: | Reply to this Message