Ovarian torsion is a surgical emergency in which twisting of the ovarian vascular pedicle leads to ischaemia. Although an uncommon diagnosis in prepubescent girls, prompt recognition of this condition is essential in order to prevent ovarian necrosis, which can have long-term consequences in terms of fertility. Transabdominal ultrasound is the recommended imaging modality for diagnosing ovarian torsion; however, given the limited availability of paediatric-trained sonographers, patients may not obtain the necessary imaging in a timely manner. Point-of-care ultrasound performed by emergency department personnel has emerged as a useful adjunct to clinical examination and one that can help expedite specialist involvement. We describe two cases of prepubescent ovarian torsion presenting to our Paediatric Emergency Department, where point-of-care ultrasound played a key role in diagnosis and expediting definitive surgical management.
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