Testicular Torsion Flashcards
1
Q
Mx
A
Immed admission to urology or paed surgery
Surgical detorsion and fixation (both are fixed for preven) within 4-8hr
2
Q
complics of isch damage
A
Reduced fertility
Testicle loss
3
Q
Px
A
Severe rapid onset pain in testis and middle abdo as shared N supply
Scrotal swelling and inflamm
4
Q
Physiology
A
Twisting of spermatic cord causing reduc blood flow to testis
Most comm in teens just after puberty
