Successful manual detorsion of testicular torsion in an elderly patient: A case report

Leen M Alghamdi; Abdullah Alghamdi; Faisal Alsenani; Abdullah Mesawa

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109754

Successful manual detorsion of testicular torsion in an elderly patient: A case report

Int J Surg Case Rep. 2024 Jun:119:109754. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109754. Epub 2024 May 14.

Authors

Leen M Alghamdi¹, Abdullah Alghamdi², Faisal Alsenani², Abdullah Mesawa³

Affiliations

¹ College of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: alghamdineel@gmail.com.
² King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Urology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
³ King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Urology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: MesawaAB@mngha.med.sa.

Abstract

Introduction: Testicular torsions in elderly individuals are rare occurrences that are often managed surgically.

Case presentation: We present the first reported case of a successful manual detorsion in a 70-year-old male patient, resulting in clinical and radiological improvement.

Clinical discussion: In this case report we discuss the role of manual detorsion alone in elderly without the need for surgery.

Conclusion: Observation of our patient for 24 h post-detorsion ensured stability before discharge.

Keywords: Case report; Elderly; Manual detorsion; Orchidectomy; Testicular torsion.

Publication types

Case Reports