Differences in Clinical Characteristics Between Prepubescent and Postpubescent Males With Testicular Torsion

Testicular torsion represents a pediatric surgical emergency. In this 6-year study with 140 patients, prepubescent (<13 years) and postpubescent (≥13 years) males with testicular torsion were identified. Prepubescent boys had a longer symptom duration (P = .016) and underwent more orchiectomies (...

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Published in:	Clinical pediatrics Vol. 62; no. 3; pp. 209 - 214
Main Authors:	Shields, Lisa B. E., Daniels, Michael W., Peppas, Dennis S., Rosenberg, Eran
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-03-2023 Westminster Publications, Inc
Subjects:	Child Emergency medical care Erythema Humans Male Males Orchiectomy Orchiopexy Pediatrics Retrospective Studies Spermatic Cord Torsion - diagnosis Spermatic Cord Torsion - surgery Testes Time Factors prepubescent pediatric urology testicular torsion orchiectomy pediatrics
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