TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 151. Manual Testicular Detorsion A1 - Reichman, Eric F. Y1 - 2013 N1 - T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e 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. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57716382 ER -