Testicular Torsion: A Rare and Unknown Urological Emergency in Rural Senegalese

Thierno Oumar Diallo; Alimou Diallo; Youssouf Keïta; Amadou Ba; Emmanuel Kazubengue; Mamadou II Barry; Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo; Oumar Raphiou Bah

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Testicular Torsion: A Rare and Unknown Urological Emergency in Rural Senegalese

Thierno Oumar Diallo, Alimou Diallo, Youssouf Keïta, Amadou Ba, Emmanuel Kazubengue, Mamadou II Barry, Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo, Oumar Raphiou Bah

Published in International Journal of Clinical Urology (Volume 7, Issue 1)

Received: 24 January 2023 Accepted: 13 February 2023 Published: 27 February 2023

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Abstract

Testicular torsion is an urological emergency most commonly observed in teenagers, and that requires urgent treatment to avoid the loss of testis. This study aimed to report the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of testicular torsion in a peripheral hospital in Senegal. Methods: A total of 17 patients who underwent scrotal exploration for testicular torsion were included. We performed a retrospective and descriptive study between (January 2021 and October 2022) of patients who were diagnosed with testicular torsion and managed at Kolda Regional Hospital, Senegal. Results: The mean age was 18± 2.1 years (range, 14 - 22 years) and the mean duration of symptoms was 72.2±76.8 hours range (4h to 10 days). The Doppler ultrasound performed was in favor of torsion of the spermatic cord in all cases in the patients who performed the Doppler ultrasound. The color Doppler had shown 6 cases of testicular necrosis. The testis was retained in 11 (64.7%) patients and resected in 6 (35.3%). We noted a case of delayed healing (one month), and the postoperative course was simple. Conclusion: Testicular torsion affects younger under the age of 20. Testicular torsion is a rare emergency in urology which requires an accurate and timely diagnosis in order to avoid testis loss. The rate of orchidectomy is higher our hospital center.

Published in	International Journal of Clinical Urology (Volume 7, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijcu.20230701.14
Page(s)	13-16
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Delays, Doppler Ultrasound, Necrosis, Orchidectomy, Testicular Torsion

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Thierno Oumar Diallo, Alimou Diallo, Youssouf Keïta, Amadou Ba, Emmanuel Kazubengue, et al. Testicular Torsion: A Rare and Unknown Urological Emergency in Rural Senegalese. Int J Clin Urol. 2023;7(1):13-16. doi: 10.11648/j.ijcu.20230701.14

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Thierno Oumar Diallo

Surgical Department, Regional Hospital, Kolda, Senegal
Alimou Diallo

Urology-Andrology Department, National Hospital of Ignace Deen, Conakry University, Guinea
Youssouf Keïta
Amadou Ba

Surgical Department, Regional Hospital, Kolda, Senegal
Emmanuel Kazubengue

Surgical Department, Regional Hospital, Kolda, Senegal
Mamadou II Barry

Urology-Andrology Department, National Hospital of Ignace Deen, Conakry University, Guinea
Abdoulaye Bobo Diallo

Urology-Andrology Department, National Hospital of Ignace Deen, Conakry University, Guinea
Oumar Raphiou Bah

Urology-Andrology Department, National Hospital of Ignace Deen, Conakry University, Guinea

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Thierno Oumar Diallo, Alimou Diallo, Youssouf Keïta, Amadou Ba, Emmanuel Kazubengue, et al. Testicular Torsion: A Rare and Unknown Urological Emergency in Rural Senegalese. Int J Clin Urol. 2023;7(1):13-16. doi: 10.11648/j.ijcu.20230701.14

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  abstract = {Testicular torsion is an urological emergency most commonly observed in teenagers, and that requires urgent treatment to avoid the loss of testis. This study aimed to report the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of testicular torsion in a peripheral hospital in Senegal. Methods: A total of 17 patients who underwent scrotal exploration for testicular torsion were included. We performed a retrospective and descriptive study between (January 2021 and October 2022) of patients who were diagnosed with testicular torsion and managed at Kolda Regional Hospital, Senegal. Results: The mean age was 18± 2.1 years (range, 14 - 22 years) and the mean duration of symptoms was 72.2±76.8 hours range (4h to 10 days). The Doppler ultrasound performed was in favor of torsion of the spermatic cord in all cases in the patients who performed the Doppler ultrasound. The color Doppler had shown 6 cases of testicular necrosis. The testis was retained in 11 (64.7%) patients and resected in 6 (35.3%). We noted a case of delayed healing (one month), and the postoperative course was simple. Conclusion: Testicular torsion affects younger under the age of 20. Testicular torsion is a rare emergency in urology which requires an accurate and timely diagnosis in order to avoid testis loss. The rate of orchidectomy is higher our hospital center.},
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