title: [Testicular torsion in neonates. With special emphasis on bilateral cases].
abstract: The literature concerning torsion of the testis in neonates is reviewed with special reference to bilateral cases. The incidence, pathogenesis, diagnosis, differential diagnoses and treatment are discussed. The importance of immediate surgical intervention is emphasized in order to avoid necrosis of spermatogenic tissue and subsequent infertility.
authors.affiliation: Roskilde Amtssygehus, gynaekologisk-obstetrisk afdeling.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Felding
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moesgaard
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Testestorsion hos nyfødte. Med speciel vaegt på bilaterale tilfaelde.