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Clinical characteristics and outcome of children with acute cryptorchid testicular torsion: A single-center, retrospective case series study.
Zvizdic, Zlatan; Jonuzi, Asmir; Glamoclija, Una; Zvizdic, Denisa; Vranic, Semir.
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  • Zvizdic Z; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Jonuzi A; Department of Pediatric Surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Glamoclija U; Scientific Research Unit, Bosnalijek d.d., Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina; Department for Biochemistry and Clinical Analysis, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Zvizdic D; Eye Clinic, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Vranic S; College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. Electronic address: svranic@anubih.ba.
Am J Emerg Med ; 82: 4-7, 2024 Aug.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38749372
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Cryptorchidism and testicular torsion (TT) are relatively common conditions in clinical practice; however, sparse information about cryptorchid TT is available in the current literature.

METHODS:

We retrospectively reviewed the clinical characteristics, treatment modalities, and long-term outcomes of pediatric patients treated for acute cryptorchid TT.

RESULTS:

We found eight patients with unilateral acute cryptorchid TT with a prevalence of 8.9% (8/90) among all TT cases. The left testis was affected in six patients. The median age of patients at the time of the surgery was 65 months (interquartile range (IQR) 4-136 months). The median duration of symptoms was 16 h (IQR 9-25 h), while the median time to treatment was 60 min (IQR 59-63 min). The most common symptoms were pain (abdominal and inguinal) and inguinal mass with no palpable testis in the ipsilateral hemiscrotum. Preoperative color Doppler ultrasonography revealed absent or decreased testicular blood flow in the affected testes in 7/8 of patients. Various degrees of testicular torsion (median 540°, min 360°, max 1260°) were found during surgery. A necrotic testis that led to orchidectomy was found in 4/8 of patients. The median follow-up period was 42.6 months (IQR 12.5-71.2 months), revealing only one patient with testicular atrophy. The final testicular salvage rate was 35%.

CONCLUSIONS:

Greater awareness among caregivers and primary care physicians about acute cryptorchid TT is required to improve their timely diagnosis and treatment. A physical examination of the external genitalia and inguinal regions should be mandatory to attain a proper diagnosis and treatment without delay.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Torsión del Cordón Espermático / Criptorquidismo Límite: Child / Child, preschool / Humans / Infant / Male Idioma: En Revista: Am J Emerg Med Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Torsión del Cordón Espermático / Criptorquidismo Límite: Child / Child, preschool / Humans / Infant / Male Idioma: En Revista: Am J Emerg Med Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article