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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Acute rotation of the testis around the spermatic cord in the scrotum.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly at sports or games.

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Mainly children between 10 and 14 years of age.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Acute pain radiating to the lower abdomen. The affected scrotal side is reddened, extremely sensitive to pressure and edematous. Nausea, vomiting.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Acute epididymitis.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Surgical intervention by urologists or pediatric surgeons if possible within the first 4 hours (danger of infertility): Immediate surgical exposure of the testicle and spermatic cord, detonation, fixation of the testicle to the tunica dartos. Fixation of the other testis.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer