Abstract:
Testicular torsion is one of the known acute urological emergencies that require prompt
intervention. Salvage of the testis is only possible if derotation is performed within 6 hours of onset
of symptoms. The objective of this paper is to report successful manual detorsion of the testes of
patients with testicular torsion. Three cases with testicular torsion requiring emergency scrotal
exploration underwent manual detorsion after sedation while waiting to be taken to theatre. Case 1,
a 15 year old male diagnosed with right sided testicular torsion. Case 2, a 28 year old male with
right testicular torsion. Case 3, a 15 year old male who presented with a 6 hour history of left
testicular torsion. Attempting manual detortion in patients with acute testicular torsion can salvage
the testis against loss.