Harold J. Alfert, Douglas A. Canning
Abstract
A 62-year-old man is described who had surgically confirmed testicular torsion. This is the second oldest reported patient with this condition. Although uncommon in men more than 30 years old, this diagnosis should be considered when evaluating the acute scrotum in all age groups.
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A 62-year-old man is described who had surgically confirmed testicular torsion. This is the second oldest reported patient with this condition. Although uncommon in men more than 30 years old, this diagnosis should be considered when evaluating the acute scrotum in all age groups.
Key concepts: Medicine, Testicular torsion, Scrotum, Acute scrotum, General surgery, Surgery