RT Book, Section
A1 Reichman, Eric F.
SR Print(0)
ID 57716382
T1 Chapter 151. Manual Testicular Detorsion
T2 Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e
YR 2013
FD 2013
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-161352-1
LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57716382
RD 2024/04/20
AB First  described  in  the  English  literature  by  Rigby  and  Howard  in  1907,  testicular  torsion  occurs  when  the  testicle  turns  around  its  axis,  forcing  its  blood  supply  to  twist,  thereby  causing  vascular  compromise  of  the  testicle  (Figure  151-1).1  Testicular  torsion  is  a  time-sensitive  emergency  that  demands  the  Emergency  Physician  to  act  swiftly  to  preserve  the  testicle.  Testicular  torsion  is  a  clinical  diagnosis  and  the  primary  goal  is  surgical  detorsion  in  the  operating  room.  If  testicular  torsion  is  strongly  suspected  clinically,  consult  a  Urologist  immediately  for  a  bedside  evaluation.  Manual  detorsion  can  be  attempted  while  awaiting  more  definitive  surgical  intervention.