Testicular torsion after previous orchidopexy for undescended testis.
We report one case of acute testicular torsion following orchidopexy for an undescended testis. A review of the literature reveals only ten similar cases. History of a previous testicular surgery should not preclude the possibility of a torsion in that testicle. We conclude that at orchidopexy for an undescended testis, eversion of the tunica vaginalis is an essential step to avoid any future torsion.
Nesa
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Division of Urology, Mont-Godinne University Clinics, Yvoir, Belgium.
Lorge
F
F
Wese
F X
FX
Njinou
B
B
Opsomer
R J
RJ
Van Cangh
P J
PJ
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D003456:Cryptorchidism / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013085:Spermatic Cord / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013737:Testis / Q000601:surgery*