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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is testicular torsion?
This is a serious condition where the testicle twists and cuts off blood flow to the affected testicle. This is most common amongst pubertal boys and requires emergency attention to preserve the function of the affected testis.
Symptoms of testicular torsion
Scrotum or testicle pain
Nausea or vomiting
Questions your doctor may ask to check for testicular torsion
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose testicular torsion
Do you have pain in your scrotum?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Treatment for testicular torsion
This usually requires investigations to confirm the diagnosis. Emergency surgery is needed to preserve the reproductive function of the affected testis.
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References
Sharp VJ, Kieran K, Arlen AM. Testicular torsion: diagnosis, evaluation, and management. Am Fam Physician. 2013 Dec 15;88(12):835-40. PMID: 24364548.
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2013/1215/p835.html
Shunmugam M, Goldman RD. Testicular torsion in children. Can Fam Physician. 2021 Sep;67(9):669-671. doi: 10.46747/cfp.6709669. PMID: 34521708.
https://www.cfp.ca/content/67/9/669
Kylat RI, Ahmed MN. Neonatal testicular torsion. Afr J Paediatr Surg. 2022 Jan-Mar;19(1):1-4. doi: 10.4103/ajps.AJPS_153_20. PMID: 34916342; PMCID: PMC8759414.
https://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2022;volume=19;issue=1;spage=1;epage=4;aulast=Kylat
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Nao Saito, MD (Urology)
After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.
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