Testicular Torsion Flashcards
1
Q
What is testicular torsion?
A
It’s when the spermatic cord is twisted.
Thus decreases blood supply to the testes which can cause testicular necrosis and dysfunction within 4 to 6 hours
2
Q
What is testicular torsion?
A
It’s when the spermatic cord is twisted.
Thus decreases blood supply to the testes which can cause testicular necrosis and dysfunction within 4 to 6 hours
3
Q
S & S
A
S & S
Swelling
Pain
Nausea/vomiting
Fever
Nocremaster reflex… muscle pulling tastes in
Horizontal testes
Treatment
Immediate unwitting.. detorsion
Possible surgery
Caused by
Trauma
4
Q
S & S
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