Torsion of the Testis or Appendix Testis? An Analysis of Presentation, Management and Outcome of Acute Scrotum in Children

Torsion of the Testis or Appendix Testis? An Analysis of Presentation, Management and Outcome of Acute Scrotum in Children

Objective:To elaborate clinical predictors to safely distinguish between testicular torsion (TT) and the appendix testis torsion (ATT) and emphasize a diagnostic algorithm to reduce unnecessary exploration rates. TT requires prompt assessment and surgical intervention to achieve tissue function. Tor...

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Main Authors: Raphael Müller, Andrea Katharina Lindner, Christoph Mayerhofer, Gregor Laimer, Friedrich Aigner, Christian Radmayr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Urological Surgery
Subjects:
acute scrotal pain
acute scrotum
testicular torsion
torsion of the appendage testis
scrotal elastography
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