Timely emergency treatment for rare case of fallopian tube torsion

A rare but dangerous case of fallopian tube torsion was promptly and successfully treated by doctors at Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital, helping the patient avoid dangerous complications.

The team of doctors performed emergency endoscopic surgery for the patient - Photo: BVCC

Indications for emergency laparoscopic surgery

The patient, Ms. NTK (40 years old, address in Ca Mau province), was taken to Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital by her family in a state of severe pain in the lower right abdomen, accompanied by vomiting.

Through examination and necessary paraclinical tests, the doctors recorded severe acute abdominal pain, suspected to be caused by the appendix or reproductive organs. The patient was consulted by an interdisciplinary team and ordered an emergency laparoscopic surgery to find the cause.

The surgery was performed under the coordination of a team of general surgeons and obstetricians. During the surgery, the doctors discovered that the appendix was normal but the right fallopian tube was twisted many times and had entered the necrotic stage.

The team decided to remove the right fallopian tube to prevent serious complications, while preserving the right ovary, which was still healthy.

After surgery, the patient was closely monitored in the obstetrics department and recovered quickly. Subsequent tests and ultrasounds showed stable health. The patient was discharged from the hospital and had an outpatient follow-up visit after three days of treatment.

Doctor examines patient before discharge - Photo: BVCC

Don't be subjective.

According to Dr. Nguyen Thi Kieu Anh - Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital: Isolated fallopian tube torsion is an extremely rare condition, with a rate of only about 1/1.5 million cases of acute abdominal pain.

Although rare, the disease progresses very quickly and if not treated promptly can seriously affect fertility or threaten life. If this patient had come forward later, it could have led to widespread infection or the need to remove both ovaries.

Doctor Kieu Anh said women should not be subjective with unusual lower abdominal pain, because this can be a sign of dangerous diseases.

Regular gynecological examinations are an important measure to help detect potential signs early, thereby increasing the chance of preserving reproductive organs and minimizing the risk of affecting the ability to become a mother later.

At the Obstetrics Department of Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital, cases related to reproductive health, including rare emergencies, are still being received and handled according to professional procedures.

The medical team and equipment system here meet the requirements for diagnosis and treatment in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/cap-cuu-kip-thoi-ca-xoan-voi-trung-hiem-gap-2025051011183268.htm