The impact of ultrasound on testicular loss in cases of testicular torsion in children
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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.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Pediatric Surgery International |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 83 |
ISSN | 0179-0358 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Mar 2024 |
Bibliographical note
© 2024. The Author(s).
- Child, Male, Humans, Spermatic Cord Torsion/diagnostic imaging, Delayed Diagnosis, Retrospective Studies, Testis/diagnostic imaging, Ultrasonography
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