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Review
. 2002 Aug;63(8):456-9.
doi: 10.12968/hosp.2002.63.8.1964.

Testicular torsion unravelled

I S Shergill  1 , C L Foley, M Arya, S R J Bott, A R Mundy
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Review

Testicular torsion unravelled

I S Shergill et al. Hosp Med. 2002 Aug.

Abstract

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.

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