title: Testicular torsion: a twist to the tale.
abstract: Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency that requires prompt exploration if testicular viability is to be maintained. Although rare, it is essential to be aware that it may occur despite previous fixation (orchidopexy). Testicular torsion occurring after previous orchidopexy is rare, but recognition of this possibility is essential to prevent testicular infarction and subsequent orchidectomy. During scrotal exploration a wide variety of methods for orchidopexy exist. We present a case of testicular torsion despite previous fixation and discuss the merits of various techniques available for orchidopexy.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Urology, 3rd Floor, Charles Bell House, 67 Riding House Street, London WIW 7EJ, UK.
authors.forename: I S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Shergill
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arya
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013521:Urologic Surgical Procedures, Male / Q000379:methods