Purpose of the Procedure
- Immediate evaluation of arterial and venous blood flow to the ovary.
- Detection of any obstructions caused by ovarian torsion.
- Determining the need for urgent surgical intervention.
Emergency Doppler sonography is a critical procedure used to evaluate blood flow to the ovaries, enabling rapid detection of torsion to ensure urgent medical intervention and preserve ovarian health and fertility.
Scientific name: Emergency Color Doppler for Ovarian Torsion
An advanced imaging procedure using color ultrasound to evaluate arterial and venous blood flow to the ovary, specifically during acute pelvic pain to diagnose suspected ovarian pedicle torsion.