Acute emergencies | Common diseases of the ovaries

Acute emergencies

Ovarian stem rotation is a complication of ovarian cysts. The ovary rotates once or several times on its own axis and thus constricts the blood vessels that supply it.This leads to severe pain in the lateral lower abdomen, which can be accompanied by nausea and vomiting. An increased heart rate and sweating are also common.

The stem rotation of an ovary is treated surgically with a laparoscopy. This involves developing the ovary and then observing whether the tissue is supplied with blood again. In many cases, the blood supply is restored and the ovary does not need to be removed. However, if the ovary is already dead, it must be removed, as the dead tissue can otherwise cause inflammation of the abdominal cavity.