Testicular Torsion
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Testicular Torsion Treatment
Treatment for testicular torsion may include:
Manual detorsion for testicular torsion:
Manually rotating the testicle back into normal position
Surgery for testicular torsion:
Surgery to move the testicle back into position
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Narcotic pain medication
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Testicular Torsion Treatment: Questions For Doctor
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Epididymitis
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Last Updated: Aug 8, 2008
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Testicular Torsion References:
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Kadish HA, Bolte RG. A retrospective review of pediatric patients with epididymitis, testicular torsion, and torsion of testicular appendages. Pediatrics. 1998 Jul;102(1 Pt 1):73-6.
Kapasi Z, Halliday S. Best evidence topic report. Ultrasound in the diagnosis of testicular torsion. Emerg Med J. 2005 Aug;22(8):559-60.
Shergill IS, Foley CL, Arya M, Bott SR, Mundy AR. Testicular torsion unravelled. Hosp Med. 2002 Aug;63(8):456-9.
