Abstract
Because of the close similarity in clinical presentation, torsion of pelvic organs and their tumors are included under a single heading. A normal (1) or distended fallopian tube, a pedunculated uterine fibroid, a normal (2,3) or tumor-bearing ovary, and cysts of the broad ligament can undergo torsion resulting in an acute abdomen. Because of the relative rarity of torsion of pelvic organs and their tumors, the cause of acute abdomen more often than not is misdiagnosed preoperatively and the correct diagnosis becomes apparent at laparotomy (3,4).
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
References
Provost RW (1972) Torsion of the normal fallopian tube. Obstet Gynecol 39: 80
Grosfeld JL (1969) Torsion of normal ovary in the first two years of life. Am J Surg 117: 726
Schultz LR, Newton WA, Clatworthy HW (1963) Torsion of previously normal tube and ovary in children. N Engl J Med 268: 343
Lomano JM, Trelford JD, Ullery JC (1970) Torsion of the uterine adnexa causing an acute abdomen. Obstet Gynecol 35: 221
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1980 Springer Science+Business Media New York
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Sreenivas, V.I. (1980). Torsion of Pelvic Organs and Their Tumors. In: Acute Disorders of the Abdomen. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1730-3_20
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1730-3_20
Publisher Name: Springer, New York, NY
Print ISBN: 978-0-387-90483-2
Online ISBN: 978-1-4757-1730-3
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive