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Is testicular torsion the swolen twisted veins near the testes?
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What is the disorder characterized by the spermatic cord which suspends the testes in the scrotum becoming twisted?
Testicular torsion is when the testicle gets twisted.
What is the purpose of testicular surgery?
to reposition undescended testes (orchiopexy); to correct testicular torsion ; to treat testicular cancer, which may involve removal of the testicles (castration) or the testes (orchiectomy); to treat traumatic injuries of the testicles; and.
What is the medical term for twisting of the spermatic cord?
The medical term for twisting of the spermatic cord is testicular torsion. It is considered a medical emergency because it can result in decreased blood flow to the testicle and lead to tissue damage if not treated promptly. Symptoms include sudden onset of severe testicular pain and swelling.
How is testicular torsion diagnosed?
In testicular torsion the spermatic cord that provides the blood supply to a testicle is twisted, cutting off the blood supply, often causing orchalgia. Prolonged testicular torsion will result in the death of the testicle and surrounding tissues. [1] 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testicular_torsion
I'm 14 ad have a lump on your testes and sometime experience back pain is there anything but testicular cancer this can be?
It could be a cyst on the epididymus, or testicular torsion. But go and see your doctor to make certain what the problem is, testicular cancer is treatable but if it is left untreated it can kill.
What characteristics does a successful testicular surgery have?
Undescended testes are pulled down into their correct position and mature normally. In testicular torsion, the affected testis either regains its healthy pink color and is attached to the surrounding tissue with sutures, or.
What population groups tend to get testicular torsion?
Nearly all torsions happen to adolescent males--between the ages of 12 and 18--because their testes enlarge by a factor of five to six during puberty.
Who diagnoses testicular torsion?
A doctor would diagnose this. While a urologist (since it involves the testes) or maybe a gastroenterologist (since it may involve a hernia) would be an ideal doctor to diagnose this, it is often diagnosed by an emergency room doctor.
If you have testicular torsion and the testical dies how long until and infection occurs?
Due to the nature of the location of the testes, infection is likely to set in within 2-3 weeks. This will cause excruciating pain and surgery will be necessary to prevent septicemia.
What is a testicular self-examination?
A testicular self-examination (TSE) is the procedure by which a man checks the appearance and consistency of his testes.
What is the most important risk for testicular cancer in young males?
nondescent of testes
Where are the testes located in human males?
Inside the testicular sac, below the cocsys
