Testicular torsion in newborn

Five cases of testicular torsion in newborn are presented. Four infants had an extravaginal and one an intravaginal torsion. All were operated on, three had an orchiectomy and two an orchiopexy. It is emphasized that surgery should be performed only under optimal conditions to arrive at the exact diagnosis and to reveal the type of torsion. In case of intravaginal torsion contralateral fixation should be done.