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Laparoscopic oophoropexy for the treatment of recurrent torsion of the adnexa in pregnancy: case report and review.

OBJECTIVE: To introduce a new surgical approach, oophoropexy to prevent recurrent adnexal torsion.

DESIGN: Case report and review of the literature.

SETTING: The obstetrics and gynecology department of a university hospital.

PATIENT(S): A 29-year-old pregnant patient who had three events of torsion of the adnexa after stimulation.

INTERVENTION(S): Laparoscopic oophoropexy.

MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): Incidence of torsion.

RESULT(S): No more torsion events were registered during the ongoing pregnancy.

CONCLUSION(S): Laparoscopic oophoropexy is recommended in emergency situations to increase adnexal salvage and to prevent a recurrence.

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