emDOCs Podcast – Episode 83: Testicular Torsion
The emDOCs cast looks at testicular torsion, including the presentation, evaluation, and management. What do you need to know?
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Medical Malpractice Insights: Missed testicular torsion – Is it “gross negligence”?
Dr. Pilcher covers a case of testicular torsion and the question of “gross negligence” in this month’s medical malpractice insights.
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EM@3AM: Testicular Torsion
A 25-year-old male is brought to the ED by EMS after sudden onset right testicular pain. He denies any trauma or contact to his scrotum or perineum; however, he endorses severe, sudden pain associated with nausea and non-bloody, non-bilious emesis. He additionally complains of mild lower right abdominal tenderness. Review of systems is otherwise unremarkable. On exam he is uncomfortable appearing and has a nontender abdomen. He has a normal penile exam, but the the right hemiscrotum has mild erythema, a horizontal lie, and it is exquisitely tender. What’s the next step in your evaluation and diagnosis?
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Testicular Workup for Ischemia and Suspected Torsion (TWIST) Score
Let’s make sure we speak clearly – Testicular Workup for Ischemic and Suspected Torsion (TWIST)
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EM Cases: Testicular Torsion: A Diagnostic Pathway
In this Part 2 of Urologic Emergencies EM Cases main episode podcasts Dr. Natalie Wolpert and Dr. Yonah Krakowsky answer questions about testicular torsion.
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Can’t Miss Surgical Emergencies – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the two-part series on surgical emergencies. This series discusses “cannot miss” diagnoses that require emergent surgical intervention. Today we discuss necrotizing fasciitis, testicular torsion, and ovarian torsion.
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Testicular Torsion: Pearls and Pitfalls
A time-sensitive diagnosis: testicular torsion. This review evaluates the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of testicular torsion, providing an evidence-based update for emergency providers.
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