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Pre- and intraoperative gynecological examinations showed no signs of fetal distress. In patient 1, surgery revealed a torsion and necrosis of the right ovary and a 7-cm cyst of the fallopian tube. Open ovariectomy and appendectomy were performed. In patient 2, we saw a perforated appendicitis and cloudy ascites. Histology after appendectomy showed spots of endometriosis and serositis infiltrating into the appendix with signs of perforation at the tip. Patient 1 recovered after a short period of bowel paralysis. Patient 2 needed Caesarean section due to severe deceleration in the cardiotocograph and irregular uterine contractions. 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