Torsion of the testis.

A series of 56 proved cases of torsion of the testis is reviewed. The condition is rare, only 2 patients per year being admitted to a large general hospital of 800 beds. The aim of this study was to assess the fate of testes in relation to the duration of symptoms: if less than 12 hours the outlook is good, between 12 and 24 hours survival of the testis is possible, over 24 hours the testis is most likely to be beyond salvage and beyond 48 hours there is virtually no hope of testicular survival and orchidectomy will be necessary.