Torsion of the testicle: It is time to stop tossing the dice

Larry B. Mellick

doi:10.1097/PEC.0b013e31823f5ed9

Torsion of the testicle: It is time to stop tossing the dice

Larry B. Mellick

Emergency Medicine and Hospitalist Services

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Abstract

In this review, long-held myths and misperceptions about the evaluation and management of testicular torsion are discussed, and recommendations for the management of patients who present with acute scrotal pain are presented.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	80-86
Number of pages	7
Journal	Pediatric emergency care
Volume	28
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/PEC.0b013e31823f5ed9
State	Published - Jan 2012

Keywords

epididymitis
epididymo-orchitis
malpractice
scrotal pain
testicle
testicular torsion

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Emergency Medicine

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Torsion of the testicle: It is time to stop tossing the dice

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