Diagnosis and treatment of testicular torsion
- VernacularTitle:睾丸扭转误诊探讨
- Author:
Jincao FU
;
Xin GOU
;
Mingchao XIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
testicular torsion;
diagnosis;
therapeutics
- From:Journal of Third Military Medical University
2003;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the reason why the misdiagnostic rate of testicular torsion is high and improve its diagnosis and treatment.Methods The clinical data of 20 cases of testicular torsion were retrospectively analysed.Results All 20 cases had the symptom of sudden colic of scrotum and went to hospital in 2 h.Only 5 cases were diagnosed as testicular torsion in 6 h by color Dopple ultrasonography.Three cases were cured by surgical detorsion and the testicles of 17 cases were removed for necrosis.The other testicle of all 20 cases was fixed.Conculusion The early diagnosis of testicular torsion is the most important and color Dopple ultrasonography is a reliable easy way.The sufficient knowledge of this disease by the doctors is crucial in improving the diagnosis and treatment.