Laparoscopy in (Doubtful) Malignant Adnexal Pathology, Ovarian Torsion Beyond the Neonatal Period, Endometriosis, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

In: Endoscopic Surgery in Infants and Children · 2008 · pp. 787–790 · doi:10.1007/978-3-540-49910-7_107 · W2196503840
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This paper reviews laparoscopy's role in managing adnexal masses, ovarian torsion, endometriosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease in children.

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