Laparoscopic treatment of isolated tubal torsion in a premenarchal girl

J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1999 May;6(2):209-11. doi: 10.1016/s1074-3804(99)80105-4.

Abstract

Tubal torsion in a premenarchal girl was diagnosed by pelvic ultrasonography and laparoscopy. A laparoscopic approach was used to resect the twisted tube. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of laparoscopically managed torsion of a fallopian tube occurring in the absence of torsion of the ovary in a patient of this age group. Video-assisted minimally invasive surgery appears to be suitable for treatment of tubal torsion in children; hospitalization is short, cosmetic results are excellent, and return to normal activity is rapid. (J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 6(2):209-211, 1999)

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Fallopian Tube Diseases / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnostic imaging
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color