Testicular torsion

Patients should be monitored for postoperative complications, including infection, and delayed complications such as testicular atrophy and infertility.

Recurrent torsion may develop in patients with a past history of testicular fixation many years later, regardless of whether absorbable or nonabsorbable sutures were used.[58]Mor Y, Pinthus JH, Nadu A, et al. Testicular fixation following torsion of the spermatic cord - does it guarantee prevention of recurrent torsion events? J Urol. 2006 Jan;175(1):171-3. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16406900?tool=bestpractice.com A heightened level of suspicion for these patients is important to prevent testicular damage.