Kenneth P. Collins, Bruce H. Broecker
Abstract
Familial spermatic cord torsion is rare. We present the fifth recorded family with this condition. Due to awareness of the condition and its consequences on the part of the family there was minimal delay in presentation and early testicular salvage occurred in all 4 patients.
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Familial spermatic cord torsion is rare. We present the fifth recorded family with this condition. Due to awareness of the condition and its consequences on the part of the family there was minimal delay in presentation and early testicular salvage occurred in all 4 patients.
Key concepts: Medicine, Spermatic cord, Spermatic Cord Torsion, Torsion (gastropod), Testicular torsion, Presentation (obstetrics), Cord, Surgery