title: Testicular torsion unravelled.
abstract: Testicular torsion is a true vascular emergency-prompt diagnosis and surgical management is critical. If treatment is not instigated within 4-6 hours of the onset of pain, irreversible testicular infarction may result, necessitating orchidectomy. This review presents the key features, management principles and medicolegal considerations of this serious condition.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Urology and Nephrology, University College London, London W1P 7NN.
authors.forename: I S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Shergill
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Foley
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arya
authors.forename: S R J
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Bott
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Mundy
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography