The Essential Guide To Penile Torsion

Symptoms of penile torsion can vary in severity and can include pain, swelling and inflammation of the urethra and testicles. Treatment includes medication, surgery and circumcision. A doctor will perform an exam to determine the cause of the problem and the appropriate treatment.

Circumcision

Approximately one in 80 newborn males is affected by penile torsion. This condition occurs when the skin of the penis does not form properly in the womb. It can occur on the median raphe, or on the underside of the foreskin.

Usually, the doctor will make corrections during circumcision. However, some boys may need to undergo a surgical correction. The doctor will reattach the penis to the foreskin using sutures. This procedure is done under general anesthesia. It is not necessary for boys with mild penile torsion. Surgical correction should be considered for boys with more severe cases.

When the torsion is more than 90 degrees, a doctor may recommend a correction. The surgeon will apply a 5-6/0 polyglactin absorbable suture to the penis. This suture is placed counter-clockwise to the direction of the torsion.

Exam

Symptoms of penile torsion vary, but include a narrow band at the shaft, indentations, and pain. Most cases are mild and do not require treatment, although some severe cases do require surgery.

Penile torsion is a congenital disability that occurs when the skin and connective tissue do not form correctly during fetal development. It can occur in isolation or in conjunction with hypospadias. It has no known cause, but it can be associated with Peyronie’s disease, which is a condition that can cause penis to curl.

Penile torsion can be diagnosed through a physical exam. It is most common in newborns, and the rate is between 1.7% and 27%. It is not known why it occurs, but researchers have pointed to overexposure to female hormones as one possible cause. If you suspect that your child has penile torsion, you should seek medical attention.

Testicular torsion

Symptoms of penile torsion and testicular torsion include sudden pain, swelling, and difficulty getting comfortable. Torsion can occur at any age. It usually affects men between the ages of 12 and 18. Torsion may also occur in newborns. It is a very serious medical emergency, and requires immediate medical treatment.

Torsion occurs when the testicle twists around the spermatic cord, which is a tube that carries blood vessels and nerves to the testicle. This cord begins in the abdomen and extends into the scrotum. If the spermatic cord twists, the testicle can die.

Testicular torsion is a serious medical emergency, and it must be treated immediately. This may involve surgery to untwist the cord and restore blood flow to the testicle. The surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon will insert stitches around the testicle to prevent it from twisting again.

Treatment

Penile torsion repair is usually done under local anesthesia, although the procedure is performed under general anesthesia in patients with severe torsion. This type of surgery is usually done in patients between six months and 18 months of age.

In the surgical procedure, the skin of the penis is degloved. The skin is then repositioned to correct a twisted median raphe. The urethral plate is then manipulated down to the scrotal perineal junction, cutting any fibrovascular bands that may have adhered to the glans. The angle of torsion is then measured using a protractor. The angle was found to be statistically significant.