European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 152, Issue 1 , Pages 60-63 , September 2010

Ultrasound-guided transvaginal aspiration as initial treatment for adnexal torsion following ovarian hyperstimulation

  • Eun Mi Chang
    • ,
  • Ari Kim
    • ,
  • Ji Won Kim
    • ,
  • Tae Ki Yoon

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author at: Fertility Center of CHA General Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, CHA University, 650-9 Yeoksam, Kangnamgu, Seoul 135-081, South Korea. Fax: +82 2 3468 3079.

Received 12 February 2010 ,Revised 27 March 2010 ,Accepted 13 May 2010.

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PII: S0301-2115(10)00223-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2010.05.004

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Volume 152, Issue 1 , Pages 60-63 , September 2010

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