Testicular Torsion: The Painful Twist You Never Knew About

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Testicular Torsion (twisted or twisting of the testicle) is a urological Emergency, in this video we will explain what is testicular torsion, how it presents, how to diagnose it and how to manage it effectively.

Time Chapters
0:19 What is Testicular Torsion?
0:37 What are the predisposing factors for Torsion?
1:05 Why is the testicle damaged when it twists?
1:23 What age does it usually affect?
1:35 How does it present?
2:15 What are the findings on examination?
2:31 How is Torsion investigated?
3:17 How is Torsion managed?
3:42 How is the Surgery Performed?
5:07 What are the complications of Torsion?
5:51 Conclusions


The peak age group for this condition is between the ages of 12 to 18 however it can present in older age groups.
Time is critical in managing cases of suspected testicular torsion and this should not be wasted in performing unnecessary diagnostics.
Surgical exploration is the mainstay of management of testicular torsion, the surgeon will fix the testicle in place by anchoring it to the scrotal wall in three different places.
Sadly, testicular torsion can sometimes be mistaken for other conditions like epididymo orchitis which can result in a significant delay in the diagnosis and management.
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Urology
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