Single-Incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Pediatric Fallopian Tube Torsion
単孔式腹腔鏡下手術を施行した小児卵管捻転の1例

Natsumi Tanaka, Masahiro Zenitani, Satoko Nose, Seiichi Hirota, Takaharu Oue
Journal of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Surgeons  
We have indicated the single-incision laparoscopic surgery (TANKO) for various surgical procedures. Isolated tubal torsion associated with hydrosalpinx (ITTH) is an uncommon cause of abdominal pain in the pediatric age group. Although the diagnosis of ITTH is difficult, we report the case of a pediatric ITTH patient in whom TANKO was useful for diagnosis and treatment. A twelve-year-old girl was admitted owing to acute abdominal pain and nausea. ITTH was suspected preoperatively by magnetic
more » ... nance imaging. TANKO was performed and ITTH was discovered. The tube was necrotic and salpingectomy was performed. Recovery was uneventful and the patient was discharged on post-operative day 2. TANKO for pediatric ITTH is safe and useful with good cosmetic results.
doi:10.11164/jjsps.57.1_54 fatcat:i7kghp4oaveutbmw54ukkpor5i