Testicular torsion unravelled.
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.
Shergill
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Institute of Urology and Nephrology, University College London, London W1P 7NN.
Foley
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CL
Arya
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Bott
S R J
SR
Mundy
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AR
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography