And Then There Was One: Elective Induction and Contralateral Septopexy for Management of Prenatal Testicular Torsion - 12/03/26
, Michael P. Kurtz b, Stephanie H. Guseh c, Mélise A. Keays bAbstract |
Prenatal testicular torsion (PTT) is very rare and poses a unique challenge as the contralateral testis cannot be easily monitored in utero . Delays to induction or delivery could increase the risk of testicular loss and anorchia due to contralateral torsion. We present a case of unilateral PTT in a near-term fetus managed with elective induction who underwent orchiectomy of the ipsilateral testis and septopexy of the contralateral testis, with a specific focus on multispecialty discussion weighing the maternal-fetal risk of early delivery with the risk of contralateral torsion.
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Vol 209
P. 93-95 - mars 2026 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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