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Ovarian Torsion

Diagnosis and emergency management of twisted ovary.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Women's HealthEmergency MedicineSurgery

Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Abdominal pain - acute
National
Adnexal Torsion in Adolescents: ACOG Committee Opinion No. 783
Local
European Paediatric Surgeons' Association Consensus Statement on the Management of Neonatal Ovarian Simple Cysts
Local
Management of Ovarian Torsion Guideline (NHS Wales)
Local
No. 341-Diagnosis and Management of Adnexal Torsion in Children and Adolescents
Local
Practice Bulletin No. 174: Evaluation and Management of Adnexal Masses
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical features to consider when diagnosing ovarian torsion in a female patient?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • How should I differentiate between ovarian torsion and other causes of acute abdominal pain in women?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What imaging modalities are recommended for confirming a diagnosis of ovarian torsion in primary care?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • What are the urgent management steps I should take for a patient suspected of having ovarian torsion?Updated: 8/22/2025
  • When should I refer a patient with suspected ovarian torsion to secondary care for surgical intervention?Updated: 8/22/2025
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