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Ovarian torsion epidemiology and demographics
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Overview
Overview
Obviously ovarian torsion only occurs in women. Ovarian torsion is the fifth most common gynecologic emergency. 83% of cases occur in women of reproductive age, with a median age at presentation of 28 years.
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