Testicular Torsion Flashcards
1
Q
It is urgent to diagnose and treat testicular torsion within how many hours?
A
6 hrs
2
Q
Testicular torsion is rare once men are over what age?
A
30 years old
3
Q
which testicle is more common for testicular torsion?
A
left
4
Q
why will patients with testicular torsion have a negative cremasteric reflex?
A
due to impingement of cremasteric muscle and nerve
5
Q
what is a bell clapper deformity?
A
high riding testis oriented transversely
6
Q
What is the treatment for testicular torsion?
A
manual detorsion, medial to lateral, one to two 360 degree turns
Surgical detorsion (regardless of result of manual detorsion)
