Testicular scan, diagnosis and followup for torsion of testis

Testicular scan is an important method to improve the preoperative diagnosis of torsion of the testis. We used this method to diagnose torsion of the testis and for 3-month followup studies we correlated the followup scanning with testicular biopsy. We believe that one should always attempt to leave the twisted testicular portion in the scrotum because some vital cells might still be functioning.