title: Recurrent torsion of the testis following previous surgical fixation.
abstract: Two cases of recurrent torsion of the testis following previous surgical fixation are described. The significance of this rare occurrence is discussed and it is recommended that total excision of the parietal tunica vaginalis is used for surgical fixation.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques