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Torsion of the Spermatic Cord in Children at the Brazzaville University and Hospital Center

Journal: International Journal of Surgery & Surgical Techniques (Vol.2, No. 1)

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Page : 1-4

Keywords : Twist; Spermatic cord; Child;

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Abstract

The purpose of our study is to analyze the epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of spermatic cord torsion. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective cross - sectional descriptive study conducted in the pediatric surgery department of the Brazzaville University and Hospital Center between January 2013 and December 20015. Records of 11 children aged 0 to 15 years hospitalized for sperm cord torsion and considered exploitable were analyzed. The studi ed parameters were: epidemiological, clinical, therapeutic aspects. Results: 960 children were admitted to the service during the study period. Among them, 11 cases (1.14%) were for torsion of the spermatic cord. The average age of the patients was 11.5 ye ars (0 - 15 years). The average consultation time was 22 hours extreme (4 - 72 hours). Scrotal pain is the main reason for consultation. Five patients (45.4%) were received before the 6th hour. All patients were operated on. The number of turns of turn varied from 1 to 3. Eight testicles (72.7%) were considered viable. The postoperative course was simple

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