Laparoscopic Salpingectomy for Isolated Fallopian Tube Torsion in the Third Trimester

Isolated tubal torsion is a rare event. The clinical presentation is often nonspecific and the diagnosis is difficult, especially in the gravida abdomen. If left untreated, torsion can result in premature labour and foetal loss, as well as maternal morbidity. Here we present a case of isolated tubal...

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Main Authors: R. P. Duncan, M. M. Shah
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/239352
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description Isolated tubal torsion is a rare event. The clinical presentation is often nonspecific and the diagnosis is difficult, especially in the gravida abdomen. If left untreated, torsion can result in premature labour and foetal loss, as well as maternal morbidity. Here we present a case of isolated tubal torsion in a primigravida occurring in her third trimester and subsequent successful laparoscopic salpingectomy, rather than laparotomy. We discuss some of the diagnostic difficulties faced and approached to surgery as well as a brief review of the literature. In our case the women went on to successfully complete her pregnancy with no further complications.
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spelling doaj-art-2d4c622b3f454199a9fda6664da21efc2025-02-03T05:46:54ZengWileyCase Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology2090-66842090-66922012-01-01201210.1155/2012/239352239352Laparoscopic Salpingectomy for Isolated Fallopian Tube Torsion in the Third TrimesterR. P. Duncan0M. M. Shah1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gosford Hospital, Gosford, NSW 2250, AustraliaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gosford Hospital, Gosford, NSW 2250, AustraliaIsolated tubal torsion is a rare event. The clinical presentation is often nonspecific and the diagnosis is difficult, especially in the gravida abdomen. If left untreated, torsion can result in premature labour and foetal loss, as well as maternal morbidity. Here we present a case of isolated tubal torsion in a primigravida occurring in her third trimester and subsequent successful laparoscopic salpingectomy, rather than laparotomy. We discuss some of the diagnostic difficulties faced and approached to surgery as well as a brief review of the literature. In our case the women went on to successfully complete her pregnancy with no further complications.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/239352
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Laparoscopic Salpingectomy for Isolated Fallopian Tube Torsion in the Third Trimester
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title Laparoscopic Salpingectomy for Isolated Fallopian Tube Torsion in the Third Trimester
title_full Laparoscopic Salpingectomy for Isolated Fallopian Tube Torsion in the Third Trimester
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title_short Laparoscopic Salpingectomy for Isolated Fallopian Tube Torsion in the Third Trimester
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