Torsion of the testicle: it is time to stop tossing the dice

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2012 Jan;28(1):80-6. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e31823f5ed9.

Abstract

In this review, long-held myths and misperceptions about the evaluation and management of testicular torsion are discussed, and recommendations for the management of patients who present with acute scrotal pain are presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Appendicitis / diagnosis
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Diagnostic Errors* / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Diagnostic Errors* / prevention & control
  • Emergencies
  • Epididymitis / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / diagnostic imaging
  • Ischemia / etiology
  • Male
  • Malpractice
  • Orchiectomy
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Physical Examination
  • Reflex, Abnormal
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Scrotum / diagnostic imaging
  • Scrotum / injuries
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion / diagnosis*
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion / epidemiology
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion / etiology
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion / surgery
  • Swimming / injuries
  • Testis / blood supply
  • Testis / injuries
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
  • Vomiting / etiology
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating