Human Reproduction, Vol. 18, No. 4, 659-664,
April 2003
© 2003 European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
Bilateral partial oophorectomy in the management of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
An aggressive, but perhaps life-saving procedure
Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
1 To whom correspondence should be addressed at: P.O.B 1572, Amman 11953, Jordan. E-mail: zoamarin{at}hotmail.com
Two case histories are described, in which protracted courses of severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) responded poorly to conservative treatment. Each patient underwent bilateral partial oophorectomy at 14 and 16 days respectively, post oocyte retrieval. Serum albumin levels returned to normal within three days of the operation in each case and the patients, one pregnant with twins, made a rapid recovery. This seemingly aggressive procedure is proposed as a potentially useful treatment when faced with patients who are severely or critically affected with OHSS.
Key words: bilateral/IVF/OHSS/oophorectomy/partial
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