Real-time Point-of-care Ultrasound for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Testicular Torsion

• DOI: 10.24908/pocus.v6i2.15186
• Publication Date: 2021-11-24T05:00:57Z
• Authors: Rahul V. Nene; Rachna Subramony; Michael Marcias; Colleen Campbell; Amir Aminlari
• Keywords: Spermatic Cord Torsion; Scrotal Pain; Testicular pain; Testicle; Emergency ultrasound

Background: Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency that needs prompt diagnosis and treatment. Point-of-Care ultrasound (POCUS) can not only establish the but also guide Emergency Physician in evaluating response to manual detorsion. Case Report: We describe case of 13-year-old male who presented with acute scrotal pain. demonstrate how bedside was used make testicular torsion, technique for detorsion, confirm adequate return blood flow. Our illustrates ease which POCUS be real time diagnose treat organ-threatening pathology, more importantly, it shows real-time detorse testicle refractory standard detorsion technique. Conclusion: The scrotum time-sensitive presentation if present, should made as soon possible. Many Departments do have 24-hour coverage technicians, would delay Moreover, when attempted, often does work because may need than 180 degree medial lateral rotation. provides analysis flow thus further rotation, or opposite direction needed.