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Twisted testicular appendages had difficult differential diagnosis with testicular torsion. The objective of this paper is to evaluate the number, shape, size and determine the laterality pattern of the testicular and epididymal hydatids and evaluate the correlations between the length and width of the testicular and epididymal hydatids with testicular measurements. We analyzed 60 fixed cadavers and 16 patients with prostate cancer without previous hormonal treatment undergoing bilateral orchiectomy, totalizing 76 units and 152 testicles. In relation to the testicular appendices, we analyzed the following situations: absence of testicular and epididymis appendages, presence of a testicular appendix, presence of epididymis appendix, and presence of testicular and epididymis appendix. We measured the length, width and thickness of the testis and classified the appendages as sessile or pedicled. Chi-square test was used to verify associations between categorical variables. McNemar Test was used to verify differences between the percentages of right and left appendages. Correlations between quantitative measures were evaluated using the Pearson Correlation Coefficient (p < 0.05). In 50 cases (65.78%) we observed the presence of some type of appendices, in 34 cases (44.72%) we observed the presence of testicular appendices and in 19 cases (25%) the presence of epididymal appendices. We observed the presence of pedicled appendices in 39 cases (51.32%), with 25 of the cases (32.89%) of pedicled testicular appendices and 14 of the cases (18.42%) of pedicled epididymal appendages, with a significant association between the occurrence of appendices on the right and left sides (p < 0.001). Testicular hydatids were present in around two thirds of our sample being pedunculated in almost half of the cases with bilateral similarity. There is a significant chance in cases of twisted appendices that the same anatomical characteristics are present on the opposite side, which is a factor that tends to indicate the need for contralateral surgical exploration in cases of torsion, however studies with larger samples are needed to confirm these findings.
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Torsión del Cordón Espermático , Testículo , Masculino , Humanos , Testículo/cirugía , Epidídimo/cirugía , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/cirugía , Pelvis , OrquiectomíaRESUMEN
PURPOSE: The TWIST (Testicular Work-up for Ischemia and Suspected Torsion) score was developed to allow for expedited diagnosis of testicular torsion (TT) in children based on clinical variables: edema (2 points), hard mass (2), absent cremasteric reflex (1), high-riding testis (1) and nausea/vomiting (1). We sought to validate the TWIST Score applied by non-expert physicians for the diagnosis of testicular torsion in an adult population. METHODS: We prospectively analyzed all consecutive males presenting to a tertiary hospital with acute scrotum. Patients with previous scrotal pathology or trauma were excluded. Physical examination was performed by a general surgeon and variables of TWIST were recorded. All patients underwent Scrotal Doppler Ultrasound. Measures of accuracy of the TWIST score and ROC curves were generated to evaluate its performance in diagnosing TT in adults. RESULTS: Of 68 patients, 34 had TT (50%). Median age was 24.9 years. According to the original cutoffs of TWIST, 23 patients had a score ≤ 2 among which none had TT. Fifteen patients had a score of 3-4, among which seven had TT. Thirty patients had a score ≥ 5, among which 27 had TT. All 18 patients with a score of 6 or greater had TT (100% PPV). ROC curve revealed an AUC of 0.95. CONCLUSION: The TWIST Score is valid for the diagnosis of Testicular Torsion in adults, presenting a PPV of 90% for a cutoff of 5 points and 100% for six points. In all patients with a score of 2 or less, the disease could be safely excluded (100% NPV).
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Examen Físico , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Adulto , Humanos , Masculino , Estudios Prospectivos , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Introducción: El sindrome escrotal agudo es una causa frecuente de consulta en la urgencia pediátrica y el diagnóstico de su etiología puede ser realmente un desafío para el pediatra y el cirujano. Existen múltiples etiologías posibles, siendo la torsión de cordón espermático la más importante, porque el retraso en su diagnóstico y tratamiento conlleva una alta incidencia de necrosis gonadal. Esta patología debe considerarse una emergencia quirúrgica. El objetivo de este artículo es conocer la situación de la torsión de cordón espermático en nuestro medio ya que existe un único estudio sobre esta patología realizado hace más de 30 años. Material y método: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo y retrospectivo. Se identificaron todas las escrototomías realizadas con planteo clínico de síndrome escrotal agudo con la sospecha de una torsión de cordón espermático, en el período comprendido entre el 1.º de enero de 2015 y el 31 de diciembre de 2018. Se analizó la edad de los pacientes, patología diagnosticada en el intraoperatorio, lado afectado, sentido de la rotación y procedimiento realizado. Resultados: En el período comprendido entre el 1.º de enero de 2015 y el 31 de diciembre de 2018 se intervinieron quirúrgicamente 68 pacientes con diagnóstico de sindrome escrotal agudo. Del total, 49 pacientes (72 %) presentaron una torsión de cordón espermático, y a 16 (32,6 %) se les realizó orquiectomía. A todos se les realizó pexia testicular contralateral en el mismo acto quirúrgico. Conclusiones: En el período analizado fueron intervenidos 49 pacientes con torsión de cordón espermático. En 16 casos se realizó orquiectomía. Se identificó una leve predominancia del lado derecho, y el sentido de la rotación fue principalmente interno, si bien existe un importante subregistro de dicho dato en las descripciones operatorias. En el 72 % de los pacientes en quienes se decidió conservar la gónada, el cirujano describe una importante isquemia testicular, por lo que resulta fundamental realizar, para un futuro artículo, el seguimiento de estos pacientes para conocer su evolución.
Introduction: Acute scrotal syndrome is a frequent cause of consultation in the pediatric emergency and the diagnosis of its etiology can really be a challenge for the pediatrician and the surgeon. There are multiple possible etiologies, with torsion of the spermatic cord being the most important due to the high incidence of gonadal necrosis that the delay in diagnosis and treatment entails. This pathology should be considered a surgical emergency. The objective of this article is to know the situation of spermatic cord torsion in our environment since there is only one study done on this pathology more than 30 years ago. Material and method: A descriptive and retrospective observational study was carried out. All scrototomies performed with a clinical approach to acute scrotal syndrome were identified with the suspicion of spermatic cord torsion in the period between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2018. The patients' age, pathology was analyzed. Diagnosed intraoperatively, affected side, direction of rotation and procedure performed. Results: In the period between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2018, 68 patients were diagnosed with a diagnosis of acute scrotal syndrome. Of the total, 49 patients (72 %) had spermatic cord torsion, and 16 (32.6 %) had orchiectomy. All of them underwent contralateral testicular pexia in the same surgical act. Conclusions: In the analyzed period, 49 patients with spermatic cord torsion were operated. In 16 cases orchiectomy was performed. A slight predominance of the right side was identified, and the direction of rotation was mainly internal, although there is an important underreporting of this data in the operative descriptions. In 72 % of the patients in whom it was decided to preserve the gonad, the surgeon describes an important testicular ischemia, so it is essential for a future article to monitor these patients to know their evolution.
Introdução: A síndrome escrotal aguda é uma causa freqüente de consulta na emergência pediátrica e o diagnóstico de sua etiologia pode realmente ser um desafio para o pediatra e o cirurgião. Existem múltiplas etiologias possíveis, sendo a torção do cordão espermático a mais importante devido à alta incidência de necrose gonadal que o atraso no diagnóstico e tratamento acarreta. Essa patologia deve ser considerada uma emergência cirúrgica. O objetivo deste artigo é conhecer a situação de torção do cordão espermático em nosso ambiente, uma vez que existe apenas um estudo sobre essa patologia há mais de 30 anos. Material e método: Foi realizado um estudo observacional descritivo e retrospectivo. Todas as escrototomias realizadas com abordagem clínica da síndrome escrotal aguda foram identificadas com suspeita de torção espermática no período de 1 de janeiro de 2015 a 31 de dezembro de 2018. A idade dos pacientes foi analisada. diagnosticado no intraoperatório, lado afetado, direção da rotação e procedimento realizado. Resultados: No período de 1 de janeiro de 2015 a 31 de dezembro de 2018, 68 pacientes foram diagnosticados com diagnóstico de síndrome escrotal aguda. Do total, 49 pacientes (72 %) apresentaram torção espermática e 16 (32,6 %) tiveram orquiectomia. Todos foram submetidos a pexia testicular contralateral no mesmo ato cirúrgico. Conclusões: No período analisado, foram operados 49 pacientes com torção espermática. Em 16 casos, foi realizada orquiectomia. Foi identificada uma ligeira predominância do lado direito, e o sentido de rotação era principalmente interno, embora exista uma importante subnotificação desses dados nas descrições operatórias. Em 72 % dos pacientes nos quais foi decidido preservar a gônada, o cirurgião descreve uma importante isquemia testicular, por isso é essencial que um artigo futuro monitore esses pacientes para conhecer sua evolução.
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Humanos , Masculino , Recién Nacido , Lactante , Preescolar , Niño , Adolescente , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/cirugía , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Testículo/cirugía , Testículo/patología , Orquiectomía , Orquidopexia , Enfermedad Aguda , Epidemiología Descriptiva , Estudios RetrospectivosAsunto(s)
Criptorquidismo/complicaciones , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Criptorquidismo/cirugía , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Orquiectomía/métodos , Orquidopexia/métodos , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/etiología , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/cirugía , Testículo/patología , Testículo/cirugía , Ultrasonografía DopplerRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Ongoing controversy surrounds the role of atmospheric temperature in the incidence of intravaginal testicular torsion (iTT). This debate may be attributed to inadequate research methodology. As environmental risk factors have been successfully investigated with distributed lag non-linear model regression (DLNM), we applied this methodology to investigate the association between daily mean atmospheric temperatures (Tmean) and daily incidences of intravaginal testicular torsion (iTT) in our region. STUDY DESIGN: We analyzed time series consisting of the daily incidences of surgically confirmed iTT according to Tmean, in a circumscribed region in central Brazil from 2012 to 2015, with non-parametric tests, unadjusted and seasonally and long-term trend adjusted time series regression, as well as with DLNM. RESULTS: We recovered 218 cases of iTT in 1125 days of study. Most patients were teenagers (median 15.8 years, interquartile range 14.1-18.5 years). Within the 188 days with events, a single event was recorded on 161 days, two events were recorded on 24 days, and three events were recorded on 3 days. Tmean was lower in days with iTT compared with days without iTT (median 21.4 °C vs. 20.9 °C, p = 0.0002). We found decreasing magnitude and uncertainty of the direction of the effect of Tmean as a risk factor for iTT as the time series regression model was adjusted for seasonal and long-term trends. DLNM indicated a more complex exposure-response relation, with a proportional increase in risk when Tmean fell below 19.4 °C at the day of exposure (for 18.0 °C, RR 4.35) and a protective effect, for similar temperatures, after 1-2 and 7-12 days of exposure (RR 0.44 and 0.78, respectively). DISCUSSION: The association between lower Tmean and higher incidences of iTT at first observed with conventional non-parametric tests and unadjusted time series regression disappeared with adjusted time series regression models, reproducing the conflicting results of the literature. In contrast, DLNM revealed both a proportional effect of Tmean with decreasing temperatures and a delayed decrease in risk, suggesting a harvesting effect, seen when the pool of susceptible patients is depleted at exposure leading to a subsequent decrease in the incidence of the disease. CONCLUSION: According to DLMN, exposures to lower Tmean were associated with immediate greater risk and delayed reduction in risk for iTT. This pattern, indicating a harvesting effect, strongly argues that low temperatures do constitute a risk factor for iTT.
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Ambiente , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/epidemiología , Temperatura , Adolescente , Adulto , Brasil/epidemiología , Ritmo Circadiano/fisiología , Estudios de Cohortes , Humanos , Incidencia , Modelos Lineales , Masculino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Medición de Riesgo , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/cirugía , Factores de Tiempo , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effect of implementing an emergency surgery track for testicular torsion transfers. We hypothesized that transferring children from other facilities diagnosed with torsion straight to the operating room (STOR) would decrease ischemia time, lower costs, and reduce testicular loss. STUDY DESIGN: Demographics, arrival to incision time, hospital cost in dollars, and testicular outcome (determined by testicular ultrasound) at follow-up were retrospectively compared in all patients transferred to our tertiary care children's hospital with a diagnosis of testicular torsion from 2012 to 2016. Clinical data for STOR and non-STOR patients were compared by Wilcoxon rank-sum, 2-tailed t test, or Fisher exact test as appropriate. RESULTS: Sixty-eight patients met inclusion criteria: 35 STOR and 33 non-STOR. Children taken STOR had a shorter median arrival to incision time (STOR: 54 minutes vs non-STOR: 94 minutes, P < .0001) and lower median total hospital costs (STOR: $3882 vs non-STOR: $4419, P < .0001). However, only 46.8% of STOR patients and 48.4% of non-STOR patients achieved surgery within 6 hours of symptom onset. Testicular salvage rates in STOR and non-STOR patients were not significantly different (STOR: 68.4% vs non-STOR: 36.8%, P = .1), but follow-up was poor. CONCLUSIONS: STOR decreased arrival to incision time and hospital cost but did not affect testicular loss. The bulk of ischemia time in torsion transfers occurred before arrival at our tertiary care center. Further interventions addressing delays in diagnosis and transfer are needed to truly improve testicular salvage rates in these patients.
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Transferencia de Pacientes/métodos , Mejoramiento de la Calidad , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/cirugía , Adolescente , Niño , Preescolar , Protocolos Clínicos , Diagnóstico Tardío/economía , Diagnóstico Tardío/prevención & control , Diagnóstico Precoz , Urgencias Médicas , Estudios de Seguimiento , Costos de Hospital/estadística & datos numéricos , Hospitales Pediátricos/economía , Hospitales Pediátricos/normas , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Quirófanos , Orquiectomía/economía , Transferencia de Pacientes/economía , Transferencia de Pacientes/normas , Mejoramiento de la Calidad/economía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/economía , Centros de Atención Terciaria/economía , Centros de Atención Terciaria/normas , Factores de Tiempo , Resultado del Tratamiento , Estados UnidosRESUMEN
A torção testicular é uma condição rara em cães e animais de qualquer idade, com maiorincidência relatada em criptorquidas. O diagnóstico é baseado em histórico e sinaisclínicos, a ultrassonografia pode demonstrar alterações importantes que variam deacordo com o tempo de início da torção. A confirmação da suspeita inicial é realizadamediante laparotomia exploratória. A torção testicular é uma emergência e requerintervenção cirúrgica por intermédio de orquiectomia. O objetivo desse trabalho foirealizar uma revisão bibliográfica sobre a torção testicular em cães, enfermidade deextrema importância e pouco diagnosticada por ser confundida com outras patologias doórgão.
Testicular torsion is a rare condition in dogs and animals of any age, with a higherincidence reported in cryptorchids. The diagnosis is based on history and clinical signs,ultrasound can demonstrate important changes that vary according to the evolution ofthe pathology. Confirmation of the initial suspicion is performed by exploratorylaparotomy. Testicular torsion is an emergency and requires surgical interventionthrough orchiectomy. The objective of this work was to perform a literature review ontesticular torsion in dogs, a disease of extreme importance and poorly diagnosed forbeing confused with other pathologies of the organ.
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Animales , Perros , Orquiectomía/veterinaria , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/veterinariaRESUMEN
We identified factors associated with delay in presentation and misdiagnosis of testicular torsion. Compared with acute cases, delayed presentations were more likely to report isolated abdominal pain, developmental disorders, and history of recent genital trauma. Failure to perform a genitourinary examination or scrotal imaging was associated with misdiagnosis.
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Diagnóstico Tardío , Errores Diagnósticos , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/complicaciones , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Adolescente , Estudios de Casos y Controles , Niño , Preescolar , Humanos , Lactante , Masculino , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/terapiaRESUMEN
A torção testicular é uma emergência urológica frequente e seu reconhecimento e conduta precoces são necessários visto que a janela terapêutica é estreita e são graves os prejuízos quando retardada a correção, que geralmente é cirúrgica.
Testicular torsion is a frequent urological emergency and its early recognition and management are imperative, since the therapeutic window is narrow and there are serious losses when the correction is delayed, which is usually surgical.
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Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/cirugía , Urología , Urgencias MédicasRESUMEN
A torção testicular é uma emergência urológica bastante frequente que necessita de rápida intervenção para evitar a perda do órgão acometido. Diagnóstico precoce e tratamento cirúrgico imediato habitualmente preservam a função testicular.
Testicular torsion is a very common urological emergency that require rapid intervention to prevent loss of the affected organ. Early diagnosis and immediate surgical treatment usually preserve the testicular function.
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Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/cirugía , Urgencias Médicas , UrologíaRESUMEN
Introducción: la torsión testicular perinatal es definida como la torsión del testículo en período prenatal, o dentro de los primeros 28 días de vida. Objetivo: evaluar los datos obtenidos de las historias clínicas, y proponer principios de tratamientos clínicos y quirúrgicos. Métodos: fueron revisadas retrospectivamente las historias clínicas de los recién nacidos operados con diagnóstico de torsión testicular en el servicio de cirugía pediátrica del Hospital Pediátrico William Soler, entre enero de 2000 y diciembre de 2009. Resultados: 18 pacientes fueron elegibles para el estudio, 17 tenían torsión unilateral con testículo aumentado de tamaño duro e indoloro (94 por ciento), 55 por ciento tenían hidrocele contralateral, 16 pacientes nacieron a término, con más de 3 100 g de peso (88 por ciento), y la torsión extravaginal y la afectación del testículo izquierdo se observó en 13 (72 por ciento). Un caso fue bilateral asincrónico (6 por ciento), pues el testículo izquierdo estaba torcido en la región inguinal, isquémico, pero no necrótico, y fue preservado. Dos casos (12 por ciento) tenían torsión de tipo intravaginal, y uno de ellos se presentó, clínicamente, como escroto agudo. Se diagnosticó la afección en edades de 0 a 7 días en el 72 por ciento de los casos. Se realizó orquiectomía sin exploración contralateral a 16 pacientes (88 por ciento). La evolución fue satisfactoria en 17 (94 por ciento). Conclusiones: la torsión testicular perinatal representa el 3,4 por ciento de las afecciones quirúrgicas neonatales, y puede afectar un testículo no descendido. Se sugiere protocolizar el uso del ultrasonido doppler preoperatorio, y la exploración y fijación del testículo contralateral(AU)
Introduction: the perinatal testicular torsion is defined as a twist of testicle in prenatal period or within the first 28 days of life. Objective: to assess the data obtained from the medical records and to propose the principles of clinical and surgical treatments. Methods: retrospectively the medical records of newborn operated on diagnosed with testicular torsion were reviewed admitted in the pediatric surgery service of the William Soler Teaching Children Hospital from January, 2000 to December, 2009. Results: eighteen patients were eligible for study, 17 had a unilateral torsion with a testicle of increase size, hard and painless (94 percent), the 55 percent had contralateral hydrocele, 16 patients born at term weighing more than 3 100 g (88 percent), the extravaginal torsion and left testicle involvement was observed in 13 (72 percent). A case had bilateral asynchronism (6 percent), since the left testicle was twisted in the inguinal region with ischemia but not necrosis and could be preserved. Two cases (12 percent) had torsion of intravaginal type and one of them was clinically presented as acute scrotum. The affection was diagnosed in ages from 0 to 7 days in the 72 percent of cases. An orchiectomy was performed without contralateral exploration in 16 patients (88 percent). Evolution was satisfactory in 17 cases (94 percent). Conclusions: the perinatal testicular torsion accounts for the 3,4 percent of neonatal surgical affections and may to involve a und-descent testicle. Authors suggest making a protocol of preoperative Doppler ultrasound and the exploration and fixation of contralateral testicle(AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Recién Nacido , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Atención Perinatal , Escroto/patología , Testículo/anomalías , Cirugía General/métodos , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
Objetivo: analizar los pacientes tratados por escroto agudo en el Hospital Provincial Pediátrico Docente Eliseo Noel Caamaño, de Matanzas. Pacientes y métodos: entre enero del 2000 al 2010, ingresaron 96 pacientes con escroto agudo, de los cuales 54 fueron diagnosticados de torsión testicular, 26 de torsión de hidátide de Morgagni, 13 de orquiepididimitis aguda asociadas a trauma o no, y 3 de edema escrotal. Resultados: la mayor incidencia fue en la primera década de la vida. En el estudio analizado la torsión testicular fue la primera causa, seguida de la torsión de la hidátide. Conclusiones: los pacientes portadores de estas dos causas de escroto agudo deben ser sometidos a tratamiento quirúrgico lo más urgente posible(AU)
Objective: Analyzing the patients treated for acute scrotum at the Teaching Pediatric Provincial Hospital Eliseo Noel Caamaño, of Matanzas. Patients: From January 2000 to 2010, 96 patients entered the hospital with acute scrotum; 54 of them were diagnosed as testicular torsion, 26 as torsion of Morgagni hydatid, 13 as acute orchiepidydimitis associated to trauma or not, and 3 of scrotal edema. Results: The higher incidence was in the first decade of life. In the analyzed study the testicular torsion was the first cause, followed by the hydatid torsion. Conclusions: the patients who have these two causes of acute scrotum should be objects of surgical treatment as urgent as possible(AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Niño , Adolescente , Escroto/anomalías , Escroto/cirugía , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/cirugíaRESUMEN
Acute scrotum is a common entity found in pediatric emergency rooms all over the world. This is a syndrome in which fast and accurate diagnosis is vital to perform an effective treatment of the underlying disease. Testicular torsion is the first diagnosis that has to be discarded. Torsion of appendix testis and epididymitis or orchitis must also be considered. If clinical signs are compatible with testicular torsion, and especially if the condition has not passed the six hours threshold, surgical exploration has to be perform at once. Radiological tests cannot delaysurgical exploration. Detorsion must be achieved as soon as possible to prevent irreversible ischemia and necrosis of the testicle that could lead to an orchiectomy. Once the torsion is relieved, the testicle must be placed in warm, moist sponges to test for adequate perfusion. If the testicle has acceptable blood supply, both testicles have to be fixed to prevent similar events in the future. If health providers are familiarized with the clinical presentation of these conditions, testicular torsion and other causes of acute scrotum could be diagnosed and treated rapidly and therefore important complications, such as fertility impairment, could be prevented.
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Humanos , Masculino , Adolescente , Preescolar , Niño , Escroto/patología , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/epidemiología , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/fisiopatología , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/terapiaRESUMEN
El síndrome de escroto agudo en el niño se caracteriza por dolor escrotal agudo, acompañado de signos inflamatorios. Las causas más frecuentes son torsión de apéndices testiculares, torsión de cordón espermático y epididimitis/orquitis. En esta revisión, se describe la clínica, métodos diagnósticos y tratamiento de estas patologías. Se destaca la importancia del diagnóstico diferencial precoz ya que el tratamiento oportuno de la torsión del cordón espermático disminuye la posibilidad de necrosis del testículo afectado.
Acute scrotum syndrome in children is characterized by acute scrotal pain, accompanied by inflammatory signs. The most common causes are torsion of testicular appendages, torsion of the spermatic chord and epididymitis/orchitis. In this review, we describe the clinical features, diagnostic methods and treatment of these pathologies. We also highlight the importance of early differential diagnosis because timely treatment of the spermatic chord torsion reduce the risk of necrosis in the affected testes.
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Humanos , Niño , Dolor/etiología , Epididimitis/diagnóstico , Orquitis/diagnóstico , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/diagnóstico , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Epididimitis/complicaciones , Necrosis , Orquitis/complicaciones , Torsión del Cordón Espermático/complicacionesRESUMEN
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Perinatal testicular torsion (PTT) is defined as testicular torsion occurring prenatally or within the first 30 days of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the data obtained from patients with PTT and propose principles of management based on clinical, surgical, and histologic findings. METHODS: A retrospective analysis of 27 boys seen between 1990 and 2005 with surgically documented PTT was conducted. Patients were divided into 2 groups: A, prenatal testicular torsion; B, postnatal testicular torsion. The presence of acute scrotal inflammatory signs defined the urgency to operate. RESULTS: There were 4 clinical pictures in group A: A1, patients with a nubbin testis (n = 3); A2, patients with a small and hard testis (n = 12); A3, patients with a normal-sized and hard testis (n = 8); and A4, patients with an acute scrotum (n = 2). Group B (n = 2) presented no sign after birth and later developed an acute scrotum. Surgical exploration and histologic examination showed clear signs of a long-standing testicular torsion in groups A1, A2, and A3 or a recent-onset testicular torsion in groups A4 and B. Only one testis could be salvaged (group B). CONCLUSIONS: Clinical signs correlated very well with surgical and histologic findings and can define the need and the urgency to operate. Although testicular salvage rate is very low, the affected side always should be explored to confirm the diagnosis and to fix or remove the affected testicle. The contralateral scrotum also should be explored because of the risk of asynchronous contralateral testicular torsion.