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. 2024 Jun 24;40(1):160.
doi: 10.1007/s00383-024-05743-8.

Rate of oophorectomy in pediatric ovarian torsion: risk factors and change over time

Joy Ayemoba  1 , Kylie Callier  1 , Kevin Johnson  2
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Rate of oophorectomy in pediatric ovarian torsion: risk factors and change over time

Joy Ayemoba et al. Pediatr Surg Int. .

Abstract

Purpose: The management of ovarian torsion in pediatric patients has evolved over time. Ovarian salvage is currently recommended given concerns for fertility preservation and the low likelihood of malignancy. Studies have shown that the incidence of oophorectomy is higher amongst pediatric surgeons in comparison to gynecologists. Using a national database, this study examined how the surgical management of ovarian torsion has evolved.

Methods: Children with a discharge diagnosis of ovarian torsion (ICD-9 code 620.5, ICD-10 code N835X) and procedure codes for oophorectomy (CCS code 119) were identified within the KID database from 2003, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2016, and 2019. Diagnosis of ovarian pathology was based upon ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes at the time of discharge.

Results: A total of 7008 patients, ages 1-20, had a discharge diagnosis of ovarian torsion. Of those patients, 2,597 (37.1%) were diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, 1560 (22.2%) were diagnosed with a benign ovarian neoplasm, and 30 (0.4%) were diagnosed with a malignant neoplasm. There was a decreased risk of oophorectomy in urban-teaching versus rural hospitals (OR: 0.64, p < 0.001). The rate of oophorectomy has decreased overtime. However, patients with benign or malignant neoplasms were more likely to undergo oophorectomy than those without a diagnosis (OR: 2.03, p < 0.001; 4.82, p < 0.001).

Conclusion: The rate of oophorectomy amongst children with ovarian torsion has decreased over time. Yet, despite improvements, oophorectomy is common amongst patients with benign ovarian neoplasms and those treated at rural hospitals. Continued education is needed to optimize patient care in all clinical scenarios.

Level of evidence: IV.

Keywords: Oophorectomy; Outcomes; Ovarian torsion.

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The authors declare no competing interests.

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