The bell-clapper deformity of the testis: the definitive pathological anatomy

K Taghavi, C Dumble, JM Hutson, I Mushtaq… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2021 - Elsevier
Introduction The bell-clapper deformity (BCD) predisposes to intravaginal torsion (IVT) and
is classically bilateral. The precise pathological definition of what constitutes a BCD is not …

Is there a relationship between waking up from sleep and the onset of testicular torsion?

MA Alzahrani, MM Alasmari, MI Altokhais… - … and Reports in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Testicular torsion is a serious urologic emergency that can present with unusual or atypical
history and examination. Classical pain from testicular torsion is of sudden onset …

[HTML][HTML] Testicular torsion and weather conditions: analysis of 21,289 cases in Brazil

F Korkes, PRA Cabral, CDM Alves, ML Savioli… - International braz j …, 2012 - SciELO Brasil
PURPOSE: The hypothesis of association between testicular torsion and hyperactive
cremasteric reflex, worsened by cold weather, has not been proved. Thirteen studies in the …

Acute testicular torsion: a critical analysis of presentation, management and outcome in southeast Nigeria

AO Obi, CJ Okeke, EI Ugwuidu - Nigerian Journal of Clinical …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the pattern of presentation, anatomic
anomalies, and treatment outcomes in patients presenting with acute testicular torsion in a …

Acute and intermittent testicular torsion: Analysis of presentation, management, and outcome in South East, Nigeria

FO Ugwumba, AD Okoh… - Nigerian Journal of Clinical …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Background: Testicular torsion compromises the blood supply to the testes and may result in
testicular loss or damage if not dealt with promptly. It can occur either as acute testicular …

Testicular torsion: Needless testicular loss can be prevented

GE Njeze - Nigerian journal of clinical practice, 2012 - ajol.info
Background: The risk of losing the testis is an ever present threat in patients with testicular
torsion, who delay before presenting to the surgeon. A retrospective study was carried out to …

Delayed care seeking and outcomes of testicular torsion among children during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Z Ye, H Chen, X Liu, G Wei - European Journal of Pediatric …, 2023 - thieme-connect.com
Introduction Since the onset of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), stay-at-home orders
and fear caused by the pandemic have had a significant effect on the timing and outcomes …

Testicular torsion in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

SA Nedjim, MDC Biyouma, MA Mahamat… - African Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency caused by rotation of the vascular pedicle of the
testicle around its axis. If left untreated, testicular necrosis can set in, necessitating …

Unilateral testicular torsion with necrotic outcome: dilemmas of surgical timing

CO Okorie - Urology, 2011 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the possible presence of infection in necrotic nonsalvageable
testes of patients presenting with testicular torsion and to question the rationale for deferring …

Pattern of testicular biopies as seen in a tertiary institution in Nnewi, Southeast Nigeria

CK Oranusi, IV Onyiaorah, CO Ukah - Nigerian Journal of Surgery, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background: Testicular biopsy is an acknowledged method of examination of the testes for
diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. We describe the pattern of testicular histologies in our …