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Torsion of the Testis
Medical Questions » Torsion of the Testis
| Name: Torsion of the Testis |
| Also known as: Testicular Torsion |
| Cutting off the blood supply to the testicle due to twisting of the organ. |
Causes of Torsion of the Testis
Torsion occurs if a testicle, hanging in the scrotum from its network of veins, arteries and nerves, twists horizontally, and its blood supply is cut off. |
Symptoms of Torsion of the Testis
Severe testicular pain, tenderness, redness and swelling. Usually occurs in teenage boys, and is almost unknown over 30 years of age. |
Tests for Torsion of the Testis
None necessary. |
Treatment for Torsion of the Testis
Torsion of the testes is a medical emergency, and the testis will die unless it is surgically untwisted within about 12 hours.
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Complications of Torsion of the Testis of its treatment
Gangrene and death of the testicle necessitating its removal. Infection of the testes can also occur (see epididymo-orchitis), and may be confused with torsion, but the pain is usually less severe, the patient is febrile and both testes may be involved. |
Likely Outcome of Torsion of the Testis
Depends on how quickly surgery is undertaken. A man is still able to function normally sexually, and is still fertile, with only one testicle. |
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