Testicular Torsion

Question 1

Testicular torsion occurs when

Answer 1

the spermatic cord twists, cutting off the testicle’s blood supply.

Question 2

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Answer 2

rapid onset of severe pain and tenderness in the testicles, groin, and lower abdomen

Question 3

Physical examination will show

Answer 3

an asymmetrically high-riding testis with its long axis oriented transversely instead of longitudinally (because the torsion shortens the spermatic cord),

Question 4

in testicular torsion Cremasteric reflex is

Answer 4

absent

Question 5

Best initial test:

Answer 5

physical examination

Question 6

Most accurate test:

Answer 6

Duplex ultrasound confirming the absence of blood flow in the twisted testicle

Question 7

The testis suffers irreversible damage after ___of ischemia from testicular torsion.

Answer 7

12 hours

Question 8

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Answer 8

for suspected testicular torsion is urgent surgical exploration with
intraoperative detorsion and fixation of the testes

Question 9

Manual detorsion should be performed if

Answer 9

surgical intervention is not immediately available.