Torsion of the testis: why is the prognosis so poor?
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.
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*