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2021 Feb 22


Int J Surg Case Rep


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Isolated tubal twist: A case series of a rare event occurring at different times in reproductive life.

Authors

Delacroix C, Hcini N, Vintejoux E, Kedous S, Carles G
Int J Surg Case Rep. 2021 Feb 22; 80:105688.
PMID: 33667912.

Abstract

Isolated fallopian tube torsion (IFTT) is a rare but potentially serious cause of pelvic pain in women. Despite being a surgical emergency, this diagnosis is often overlooked before surgery. To raise awareness of this diagnosis among clinicians, we describe here five cases, which occurred at different times in reproductive life.