Testicular Torsion Postorchiopexy: A Case of Twisted Hammock

Urology. 2019 Mar:125:202-204. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2018.12.032. Epub 2019 Jan 3.

Abstract

We herein report an unusual case of testicular torsion a decade after orchiopexy. An occurrence of postorchiopexy testicular torsion is an exceedingly rare event, infrequently reported in literature. Previously placed anchoring sutures in the inferior pole resulted in a "hammock" testicular torsion, resulting in twisting of cord with involvement of the sutures themselves.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orchiopexy*
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Spermatic Cord Torsion / etiology*
  • Sutures / adverse effects*
  • Time Factors
  • Young Adult