Rate of Oophorectomy for Benign Indications in a Children's Hospital: Influence of a Gynecologist.
Citation: Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology. 30(2):234-238, 2017 AprPMID: 27769688Institution: MedStar Health Research Institute | MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Obstetrics and Gynecology/Pediatric and AdolescentForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Gynecology/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data] | *Hospitals, Pediatric/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data] | *Ovarian Diseases/su [Surgery] | *Ovariectomy/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data] | *Pediatrics/sn [Statistics & Numerical Data] | Adolescent | Child | Child, Preschool | Dermoid Cyst/su [Surgery] | Female | Gynecology/mt [Methods] | Humans | Logistic Models | Odds Ratio | Ovary/ab [Abnormalities] | Ovary/su [Surgery] | Pediatrics/mt [Methods] | Retrospective Studies | Young AdultYear: 2017Local holdings: Available online through MWHC library: 2002 - presentISSN:- 1083-3188
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CONCLUSION: There was a higher rate of ovarian preservation for benign indications performed by pediatric surgeons after the addition of a gynecologist to the surgical staff. Younger patients, those with a mature teratoma, and ovarian torsion continue to be at higher risk for oophorectomy.
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RESULTS: One hundred sixty-five cases were included in the final analysis. Pediatric surgeons were 8 times more likely to perform an oophorectomy for benign indications before the addition of a gynecologist to the surgical staff (odds ratio, 8.3; 95% confidence interval, 3.76-18.16). Oophorectomy was performed in 45% (25/56) of cases from 1998 to 2004 compared with 11% (12/109) of cases from 2005 to 2013. Younger age (P = .009), ischemic-appearing adnexa (P < .0001), presence of torsion (P = .017), and mature teratoma (P = .041) were associated with higher likelihood of oophorectomy.
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare the rates of oophorectomy performed by pediatric surgeons for benign indications before and after the addition of a gynecologist to the surgical staff of a children's hospital. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, INTERVENTIONS, AND MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: We used a retrospective chart review of patients ages 5-21 years who underwent surgical management by pediatric surgeons for benign adnexal indications at a tertiary care children's hospital. Patient characteristics and clinical outcomes were recorded. Rates of oophorectomy for patients managed before the addition of a gynecologist (1998-2004) were compared with those managed after a gynecologist joined the surgical staff (2005-2013). Logistic regression analysis was conducted to compare the likelihood of oophorectomy before and after the addition of a gynecologist to the surgical staff.
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