[Torsion of the testicle (author's transl)]

The acute complete torsion of the testis, caused by anatomical abnormalities, ends even today often with the loss of the organ, because the symptoms are not or too late recognized. To improve this poor prognosis the symptoms should be well noticed and operation should be performed within four to six hours. In case of doubt operation should be done immediately. On prophylactic grounds testispexy on the other side should be performed at the same operation. Testispexy is also important in cases of recurrent subtorsion.