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Open Access 01-12-2024 | Testicular Torsion | Original Article

The impact of ultrasound on testicular loss in cases of testicular torsion in children

Authors: Anastasia Buch Kjeldgaard, Maren Sofie Kinder-Klausen, Malene Nerstrøm, Jonathan Cohen, Birthe Merete Henriksen, Jørgen Mogens Thorup

Published in: Pediatric Surgery International | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Purpose

Ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in suspicion of testicular torsion is still highly debated. In this investigation, we aimed to evaluate whether time spent on scrotal ultrasonography had a negative impact on testicular loss.

Methods

Patients’ records containing a scrotal ultrasound and/or surgical procedure codes for testicular interventions on suspicion of testicular torsion were examined. Patients aged 0–15 years admitted during 2015–2019 at Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet were included.

Results

In total, 1566 patients underwent an ultrasound and 142 of these proceeded to surgery while 13 patients proceeded directly to surgery without an ultrasound. The rate of testicular loss with a preceding ultrasound was 23% versus 42% without (p = 0.18). Four cases of testicular torsion were misdiagnosed by ultrasound resulting in a sensitivity of 95.4% and specificity of 95.6%. The mean diagnostic delay from ultrasound examination was 55 ± 39 min, and the mean time from ultrasound to surgery was at 169 ± 76 min versus 171 ± 72 min without ultrasound.

Conclusion

In a clinical setting, ultrasound provided a reliable tool for the diagnosis of testicular torsion and did not seem to increase the orchiectomy rate.

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Title: The impact of ultrasound on testicular loss in cases of testicular torsion in children
Authors: Anastasia Buch Kjeldgaard
Maren Sofie Kinder-Klausen
Malene Nerstrøm
Jonathan Cohen
Birthe Merete Henriksen
Jørgen Mogens Thorup
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keywords: Testicular Torsion
Inflammation of the Epididymis
Published in: Pediatric Surgery International / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 0179-0358
Electronic ISSN: 1437-9813
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-024-05663-7

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The impact of ultrasound on testicular loss in cases of testicular torsion in children

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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