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Objective. To assess the effectiveness of preoperative manual detorsion in acute testicular torsion.¶Materials and methods. Between June 1998 and March 1999, seven patients presenting with testicular torsion underwent manual manipulation under US monitoring in order to restore the flow to the testis prior to surgery (orchidopexy). All detorsions were lateral in direction. The success of the manoeuvre was assessed both clinically and sonographically and confirmed at surgery.¶Results. Six manoeuvres were successful in restoring flow to the testis. The failed attempt in the seventh patient was due to failure to manipulate beyond an initial 1 1/2 rotations (540 °).¶Conclusions. Preoperative detorsion is the fastest way to relieve testicular ischaemia. However, manual detorsion of the spermatic cord is not a substitute for surgical exploration and bilateral orchidopexy is still necessary.
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Received: 24 June 1999/Accepted: 24 September 1999
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Garel, L., Dubois, J., Azzie, G. et al. Preoperative manual detorsion of the spermatic cord with Doppler ultrasound monitoring in patients with intravaginal acute testicular torsion. Pediatric Radiology 30, 41–44 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050012
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050012