Comparing Adnexal Torsion in Women Before and After Menopause
Author Information
Author(s): MengHui Li, Wang Hong, Hou ShengDi, Wang ShuZhen, Li Hua
Primary Institution: Beijing ChaoYang Hospital affiliated to Capital University, China
Hypothesis
This study aimed to compare the clinical characteristics and surgical and histological outcomes of premenopausal and postmenopausal patients with adnexal torsion.
Conclusion
Premenopausal and postmenopausal women with adnexal torsion had similar main symptoms, but different surgical and histological results.
Supporting Evidence
- The postmenopausal group had a longer interval from the onset of pain to admission.
- The postmenopausal group had a larger size of adnexal mass and longer operation time.
- More blood loss and longer hospital stay were observed in the postmenopausal group.
Takeaway
This study looked at women with a twisted ovary and found that those who are postmenopausal have more complications and need more surgery than those who are premenopausal.
Methodology
The electronic medical records of 278 patients with adnexal torsion were retrospectively reviewed, comparing premenopausal and postmenopausal groups.
Limitations
The study is retrospective and lacks full documentation of sonographic features.
Participant Demographics
226 premenopausal women and 52 postmenopausal women, median ages 31 and 64 respectively.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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