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This article, published in the journal "Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology," discusses the use of ultrasound in diagnosing ovarian torsion, a gynecologic emergency. The study aimed to identify sonographic predictors for the severity of ischemia (lack of blood flow) in the ovary during torsion. The researchers conducted a retrospective study and found that certain sonographic characteristics, such as edema, abnormal flow on Doppler, and free fluid in the Douglas pouch, were associated with ischemic ovaries. They developed a scoring method based on these markers to predict ovarian ischemia, which could potentially aid in early identification and prompt surgical intervention. However, further validation and research are needed to optimize the clinical utility of this scoring method. [Extracted from the article]