Factors Associated With Isolated Fallopian Tube Torsion in Pediatric Patients

Isolated fallopian tube torsion (IFTT) is a rare form of adnexal torsion that is more difficult to diagnose, which may lead to delays in treatment. Our objectives were to identify clinical and radiologic factors associated with surgically-confirmed IFTT and compare them with those of patients without torsion and with adnexal torsion (AT) in a large pediatric population.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - March 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Beth Schwartz, Nimali Weerasooriya, Rebecca Mercier, Sharon Gould, David Saul, Loren Berman Source Type: research