[Recurrent testicular torsion: is retorsion of a fixed testis possible? A case report and literature review].
Painful testicular torsion is an emergency which can occur at any age, even after previous fixation of the testis. In the described cases, it was not expected and a misdiagnosis led to loss of the testis. For a patient who has already lost one testicle, this is a catastrophe. A literature search was performed. Previous fixation of the testis does not always prevent torsion. The diagnostic work-up and management of acute testicular pain should not be different after previous fixation of the testis, regardless of age.
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Medizinischer Dienst der Krankenversicherung Niedersachsen. christoph.von-zastrow@mdkn.de
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D000328:Adult; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009919:Orchiectomy; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011379:Prognosis; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D020127:Recovery of Function; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000601:surgery*; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome