Adnexal torsion: experience at a single university center.

OBJECTIVE

To review the management of adnexal torsion over an 11-year period at a single institution and to assess trends in the surgical approach, including laparoscopy vs. laparotomy, and ovarian conservation vs. removal.

STUDY DESIGN

A chart review of all patients treated for adnexal torsion at the University of New Mexico from 1990 to 2001 was performed.

RESULTS

Sixty-eight cases of adnexal torsion were identified. Laparoscopic management was accomplished in 22 cases (32%) and ovarian conservation in 14 cases (20.6%). There were no differences in the use of laparoscopy (OR 2.24, CI 0.65-7.93), or ovarian conservation (OR 1.24, CI 0.31-5.35) in patients treated before 1996 vs. later in the study period.

CONCLUSION

Despite evidence supporting conservative management of adnexal torsion with laparoscopy and ovarian conservation, most cases at our institution are managed with open laparotomy and removal of the affected adnexa.