Name
10524 - Surgical Removal of an Auto-Amputated Fallopian tube
Presenting Author
Ashley Osuma
Affiliation
University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
Abstract
Study Objective: Safe techniques of removing an auto-amputated fallopian tube.
Design: Surgical video
Setting: Operating room
Patients or Participants: 28 year old, nulliparous caucasian female with persistent right adnexal cystic lesion measuring 9.8 x 3.5 cm and pelvic pain.
Interventions: Robotic resection of right pelvic cyst
Measurements and Main Results: Pathology confirmed tubal origin of cystic structures consistent with auto-amputation of the right fallopian tube.
Conclusion: Auto-amputation of fallopian tubes can present with pain, and surgical intervention is an effective treatment modality.
Authors
Osuma, A*. Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria, Peoria, IL, Elkattah, RA. Minimally Invasive Gynecology, OSF Healthcare, Peoria, IL
Primary Category
Pelvic Pain
Secondary Category
Robotics