Testicular torsion (report of 18 cases)
- VernacularTitle:睾丸扭转18例报告
- Author:
Tianqi ZHAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Urology
2001;22(2):98-9
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the diagnosis and tre atment of testicular torsion. Methods 18 cases of testic ular torsion were reviewed and reported. Results The tes ticles of 5 cases with short time or incomplete torsion were salvaged by operati ve detorsion.The testicles of 13 cases with testicular necrosis were removed (re moval rate 70%). Conclusions Testicular torsion has to b e diagnosed correctly on time and the detorsion has to be performed early.For di agnosis of testicular torsion color-Doppler ultrasonography image is a reliable method.Preventive orchiopexy has to be performed in order to avoid recurrence o r relapse.
