Oophorectomy (ovary removal surgery)

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Ovarian torsion

Illustration of ovarian torsion

Ovarian torsion occurs when an ovary becomes twisted. One cause of ovarian torsion is an ovarian cyst. Ovarian torsion can be treated by removing the affected ovary (oophorectomy).

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