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. 1998 Dec;51(10):971-4.

[Testicular torsion before 6 hours. I]

[Article in Spanish]
E A Granados  1 , P Caicedo, J M Garat
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  • PMID: 9951117

[Testicular torsion before 6 hours. I]

[Article in Spanish]
E A Granados et al. Arch Esp Urol. 1998 Dec.

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the characteristics of testicular torsion within the first 6 hours, and to emphasize the need for early diagnosis and treatment.

Methods: The records of 33 patients treated for testicular torsion within the first 6 hours were reviewed. We evaluated the reason for consultation, previous patient history, clinical features, urinalysis findings, diagnostic methods and surgical findings.

Results: The most common reason for consultation was scrotal pain. Twelve patients had a previous history of ascending testis. Urinalysis was normal in 25 patients. Diagnosis was based on the clinical findings. Thirty-two testes were preserved.

Conclusions: Diagnosis of testicular torsion within the first 6 hours are usually based on the clinical findings. Early treatment can achieve testicular viability.

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