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Arkansas Children's Hospital
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Arkansas Children's Northwest
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The main symptom of testicular torsion is sudden and extreme testicular pain.
Take your child to the emergency department immediately, if he experiences any of the following symptoms:
Testicular torsion is diagnosed by a physical examination through an experienced healthcare provider. Often, an emergent scrotal ultrasound will be done.
Testicular torsion is a surgical emergency. It is corrected in the operating room under general anesthesia. The goal of the operation to untwist the testicle and restore blood flow to the testicle. Sometimes the affected testicle will need to be removed. The Division of Urology at Arkansas Children’s is experienced in diagnosing and treating testicular torsion and will work with you to determine a diagnosis and treatment plan for your child.
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