Twisting of testis and spermatic cord, resulting in acute ischemia and loss of testis if unrecognized:
Intravaginal torsion: occurs within tunica vaginalis, only involves testis and s...
Manual reduction/detorsion: best performed by experienced physician, especially if a surgeon is not available; may be successful, facilitated by lidocaine 1% (plain) injection at level of ex...
Postoperative visit at 1 to 2 weeks
Yearly visits until puberty may be needed to evaluate for atrophy.
Counsel high-risk patients during primary c...
Feher AM, Bajory Z. A review of main controversial aspects of acute testicular torsion. Journal of Acute Diseases. 2016;5(1):1-8.
Jacobsen F...
N44.03 Torsion of appendix testis
N44.0 Torsion of testis
N44.02 Intravaginal torsion of spermatic cord
N44.01 Extravaginal torsion of spermatic cord
N44.04 Torsion of appendix epididymis
N44.00...
The diagnosis of testicular torsion is usually made by physical exam. Patients with suspected torsion should be taken to the OR without delay. If the diagnosis is in question, a testic...
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Testicular torsion. A cut section of the testicle from a man who experienced sudden excruciating scrotal pain shows diffuse hemorrhage and necrosis of the testis and adnexal structures.
Testicular torsion. A cut section of the testicle from a man who experienced sudden excruciating scrotal pain shows diffuse hemorrhage and...
FIG. 9.7. This young man, who noted the onset of severe scrotal pain and a swollen right hemiscrotum, was diagnosed with a testicular torsion.
FIG. 9.7. This young man, who noted the onset of severe scrotal pain and a swollen right hemiscrotum, was diagnosed with a testicular tors...
<bold>Figure 55-4</bold> Adolescent with testicular torsion. (Courtesy of T. Ernesto Figueroa, MD.)