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1
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What is testicular torsion?

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spermatic cord twists within the tunica vaginalis, compromising the blood supply

2
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Is testicular torsion an emergency and why?

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Yes because without treatment the testicle will infarct within a few hours

3
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How does testicular occur?

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Mobile testes rotate on the spermatic cord, this causes reduced arterial blood flow, impaired venous return and venous congestion, which leads to oedema and infarction to the testis

4
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What deformity makes men more prone to testicular torsion?

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Bell clapper deformity- a horizontal lie, and lack a normal attachment to the tunica vaginalis and so is more mobile and prone to twisting on cord structures

5
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Why are neonates likely to get testicular torsion?

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the attachment between the scrotum and tunica vaginalis is not fully formed and so the entire testis and tunica vaginalis can tort- extra vaginal torsion, t

6
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What are the risk factors for testicular torsion?

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age, previous testicular torsion, family history of testicular torsion and undescended testes

7
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What are the clinical features of testicular torsion?

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Sudden onset severe unilateral testicular pain with nausea and vomiting due to the pain, may have some abdominal pain

8
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On examination of testicular torsion, where are the testis positioned and how will they be?

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Higher compared to the other side with a horizontal lie, they will also be swollen and red

9
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In testicular torsion what reflex is absent?

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Cremesteric reflex

10
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In testicular torsion will Prehns sign be positive or negative?

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Negative- pain will not stop on elevation

11
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What are the differential diagnosis for testicular torsion?

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epididymo-orchitis, trauma, incarcerated inguinal hernia, malignancy, renal colic, hydrocoele, idiopathic scrotal oedema, torsion of hydride morgagni

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What is torsion of the hydatid of Morgagni?

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remnant of the mullerian duct, common testicular appendage that may become sorted and has similar sudden onset pain- may have a blue dot sign

13
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How is testicular torsion diagnosed?

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Clinical diagnosis, will explore the testis, can do a doppler ultrasound to investigate compromised blood flow, urine dipstick may be done to check for infective cause

14
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What is the management for testicular torsion?

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surgical emergency that has a 4-6hour window to salvage the testis before significant ischaemic damage occurs, analgesia and anti-emetics

15
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What is the name for testicular torsion surgery?

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Bilateral orchidopexy, unless non-viable in which case orchidectomy may be needed

16
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What are the complications of testicular torsion?

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testicular infarction and atrophy, chronic pain, future fertility issues, palpable suture, future torsion despite fixation