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BACKGROUND
Ovarian cysts are rare conditions in the pediatric age group. They are characterized by different clinical presentations and by the need to establish adequate type and timing of treatment in order to prevent complications, such as ovarian necrosis after torsion and infertility. The
OBJECTIVE
To design an operative procedure for the ambulatory management of ovarian cysts using classical surgical techniques.
METHODS
One hundred consecutive patients 55 years old or younger with 115 persistent or complex ovarian cysts less than 10 cm in diameter were managed as outpatients by
BACKGROUND
Abdominal pain is one of the most common complaints made by patients visiting emergency departments; however, ovarian torsion is an uncommon cause of abdominal pain, especially in young children. Early diagnosis is essential in order to salvage the ovaries. We performed a retrospective