Wedge resection in massive edema of the ovary

Massive ovarian oedema

“…The great majority of cases were unilateral, and the most common treatment was unilateral salpingo‐oophorectomy. Some authors suggested that wedge resection of the ovary to diagnose the condition, with fixation of the ovary to the uterus to prevent further torsion, may be a more appropriate conservative operation if the condition is suspected at surgery (Kleiner et al 1978; Chervenak et al 1980).…”