men s health issues
Testicular Torsion
Treatment of Testicular Torsion
Untwisting the spermatic cord, usually surgically Surgery to prevent future episodes of torsion Testicular torsion is an emergency because the testis will die unless it is untwisted rapidly. Doctors may try to untwist the testis without surgery by rotating it within the scrotum. Occasionally, this procedure is successful and surgery is done later. However, usually the procedure is unsuccessful, and surgery to untwist the spermatic cord is required immediately. During surgery, whether done immediately or later, urologists usually secure both testes to prevent future episodes of torsion. 