title: Torsion of the testis: why is the prognosis so poor?
abstract: The cases of 83 boys who were admitted to hospital with acute testicular pain or swelling were studied. Twenty seven had torsion of the testis, and 15 (55%) of these lost a testis. The main reason for the poor results was delay by the patient or his parents in seeking medical attention.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D011379:Prognosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000601:surgery*