Frontiers in pediatric testicular torsion: An integrated review of prevailing trends and management outcomes. Issue 5 (October 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Osumah, T.S.; Jimbo, M.; Granberg, C.F.; Gargollo, P.C.
• Is Part Of: Journal of pediatric urology. Volume 14:Issue 5(2018)
• Page Start: 394
• Page End: 401
• Publication Date: 2018-10
• Subjects: Spermatic cord torsion -- Orchiectomy -- Testicular torsion -- Orchiopexy -- Testicular salvage; Pediatric urology -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases -- Periodicals; Urogenital Diseases -- Periodicals; Urologic Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; Child; Infant; Urologie pédiatrique -- Périodiques; Appareil urinaire -- Maladies -- Périodiques; Pédiatrie; Urologie; Pediatric urology; Périodique électronique (Descripteur de forme); Ressource Internet (Descripteur de forme); Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.926
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2018.07.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1477-5131

Abstract

Summary: Testicular torsion remains the most frequent cause of testicular ischemia, especially in adolescents and young adults. Timely diagnosis and intervention are keys to saving the affected testicle. This review presents current trends in the diagnosis and treatment of torsion, potential pitfalls and consequent outcomes. Additionally, other salient issues surrounding testicular torsion are also discussed, including: pathogenesis of injury, legal ramifications, fertility outcomes, novel management techniques, and recent advances in diagnostic technology.