Abstract
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE
Acute testicular pain requires emergency exploration for suspected testicular torsion (TT). It has been suggested that temperature variation is associated with TT. However, it was not possible to conclude whether the higher occurrence of TT was related to TT itself or the effect of the overall higher presentation of acute scrotum. We studied the impact of seasonal and daily temperature variations on acute testicular pain and outcomes.
METHODOLOGY
Acute testicular pain requires emergency exploration for suspected testicular torsion (TT). It has been suggested that temperature variation is associated with TT. However, it was not possible to conclude whether the higher occurrence of TT was related to TT itself or the effect of the overall higher presentation of acute scrotum. We studied the impact of seasonal and daily temperature variations on acute testicular pain and outcomes.
RESULTS
In total, 502 patients required testicular exploration. The median age and duration of symptoms were 16.4 yrs. (1.3 – 77) and 4 hrs. (1 – 336). Respectively, TT was found in 231 (46%), torsion of the testicular appendix (TTA) in 126 (25%), epididymal inflammation (EI) in 46 (9.2%), and no identifiable cause (NIC) was found in 99 (19.7%). Scrotal explorations were more common in groups with mean daily temperature >6.20C, 60.2% Vs 39.8% while there was no difference in TT 46% Vs 46% in these groups.
CONCLUSION
There was no seasonal variation for testicular torsion or operative findings. Cold weather and average low daily temperatures were not related to testicular torsion.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 855-860 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of University Medical and Dental College |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 24 Aug 2024 |
Keywords
- Orchiectomy
- Temperature
- Torsion of testis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Health Professions
- General Medicine
- General Dentistry