Cryptorchid Testicular Torsion

Cryptorchid Testicular Torsion

Torsion of the testicle is a well-recognized urological emergency. Torsion of the cryptorchid testicle, however, is described in the urology literature, but not well recognized in the emergency department. We discuss a case of a torsed cryptorchid testicle and review the pathophysiology, imaging mod...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric emergency care 2011-02, Vol.27 (2), p.121-123
Hauptverfasser: Moore, Catherine Porter, Marr, Jonathan K, Huang, Craig J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Abdominal Pain
Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Cryptorchidism - complications
Cryptorchidism - diagnosis
Cryptorchidism - surgery
Emergency Service, Hospital
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Inguinal Canal - surgery
Intensive care medicine
Male
Medical sciences
Orchiopexy - methods
Risk Assessment
Spermatic Cord Torsion - diagnostic imaging
Spermatic Cord Torsion - etiology
Spermatic Cord Torsion - surgery
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
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Zusammenfassung:Torsion of the testicle is a well-recognized urological emergency. Torsion of the cryptorchid testicle, however, is described in the urology literature, but not well recognized in the emergency department. We discuss a case of a torsed cryptorchid testicle and review the pathophysiology, imaging modalities, and prognosis.
ISSN:0749-5161
1535-1815
DOI:10.1097/PEC.0b013e318209af36