Testicular torsion

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Risk factors

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  • Age. Testicular torsion is most common in males between 10 and 25 years old.
  • Previous testicular torsion. If you've had testicular torsion that went away without treatment, it's likely to occur again in either testicle unless you have surgery to correct the underlying problem.
References
  1. Tiemstra JD. Evaluation of scrotal masses. American Family Physician. 2008;78:1165.
  2. Leslie JA, et al. Pediatric urologic emergencies and urgencies. Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2006;53:513.
  3. Schneck FX, et al. Abnormalities of the testes and scrotum and their surgical management. In: Wein AJ, et al. Campbell-Walsh Urology. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2007. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/171051125-2/913428548/1445/130.html?printi. Accessed Nov. 6, 2009.
  4. Testicular torsion. American Urological Association Foundation. http://www.urologyhealth.org/search/index.cfm?topic=134&search=men&searchtype=and. Accessed Nov. 13, 2009.
  5. Hittelman A. Neonatal testicular torsion. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Nov. 3, 2009.
DS01039 Jan. 28, 2010

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