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Anchorage of Twisted Testis: A Rat Model of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury of the Testis
Published on: November 14, 2025
[Focus on testicular torsion: differential diagnosis of acute scrotum]
Ádám Hodoniczki1, Máté Zsolt Scherer2, Zsuzsanna Fejes3
11 Szegedi Tudományegyetem, Szent-Györgyi Albert Klinikai Központ, Urológiai Klinika Szeged, Kálvária sgt. 57., 6725 Magyarország.
Abstract:
Testicular torsion is a urological emergency caused by twisting of the spermatic cord around its longitudinal axis, resulting in acute impairment of testicular blood flow. Its incidence is approximately 1/4000 in individuals under the age of 25, with a bimodal distribution and peak occurrence in the neonatal period and puberty. Although prevalence decreases with age, testicular torsion remains an important in the differential diagnosis of acute scrotum across all age groups. Delayed diagnosis may lead to irreversible ischemia and subsequent testicular loss; therefore, minimizing the time to definitive management is essential. The aim of the present study is to summarize current diagnostic approaches to testicular torsion based on a review, with particular emphasis on the predictive value of individual physical examination findings. Evidence indicates that in cases of strong clinical suspicion, immediate surgical exploration is warranted in order to maximize testicular salvage rates and minimize the critical time of ischemia. Orv Hetil. 2026; 167(32): 1255-1261.
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