For many women, this could be the unexpected result of a ruptured ovarian cyst. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form inside or on the outer surface of an ovary. These cysts are quite ...

Purpose: Due to its increased volume, polycystic ovarian tissue is more prone to torsion than normal ovarian tissue. In treating ovarian torsion, detorsion is applied to ensure oxygenation of hypoxic ...

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