Baeza-Herrera C, Suárez-Estrada C, Cortés-García R, Mauro-Ibarra JY

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 201-203
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ABSTRACT

Complete dissociation of testis and epididymis caused by epididymal torsion is a very rare condition. Our 15-year-old patient presented with severe scrotum pain which required immediate surgical exploration. A total infarction of the epididymis was found as a result of epididymal torsion. The short attachment of the epididymis to the testis predisposed the torsion of the epididymis. Epididymectomy was carried out and the testis was sutured down.

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